São Gonçalo do Rio das Pedras Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in São Gonçalo do Rio das Pedras, Minas Gerais, Brazil. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

São Gonçalo do Rio das Pedras is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1454 mm (57 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, December receives substantial rainfall, averaging 300 mm (12 in) of precipitation, recorded across 25 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July brings less rainfall, with 12 mm (0.5 in) over 9 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our São Gonçalo do Rio das Pedras Temperature page.

São Gonçalo do Rio das Pedras's average annual precipitation is 1454 mm (57 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about São Gonçalo do Rio das Pedras's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our São Gonçalo do Rio das Pedras Climate page.