Macacos Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Macacos, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let’s explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Macacos has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1277 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The seasons in Macacos, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 270 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 25 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 7.2 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. The city receives 152 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Macacos Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Brazil

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Brazil. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Macacos’s average annual precipitation is 1277 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

How Does Precipitation Affect Local Climate?

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Rainy Seasons: Many parts of the world have well-defined wet seasons where precipitation is distinctly higher. These are normally accompanied by lush vegetation and temperature patterns.
• Dry Seasons: In areas where the climate is either desert or Mediterranean, the amount of precipitation is drastically reduced, leading to a shortage of water and arid conditions.

For more detailed information about Macacos’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Macacos Climate page.