Riacho dos Machados, Brazil
Minas Gerais · Brazil
Riacho dos Machados is a small city in Minas Gerais, Brazil with a population of 8,756. Elevation: 2,700 ft (823 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Riacho dos Machados
Riacho dos Machados is a municipality in the northern region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The population in 2020 was 9,476.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,756 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,700 ft (823 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.0061°, -43.0494° |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Minas Gerais |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.6 inches (930 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Riacho dos Machados
Riacho dos Machados is a small city in Brazil (Minas Gerais) with a population of 8,756. The city sits at an elevation of 2,700 feet (823 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,700 ft (823 m) |
| Area | 831.1 sq mi (2,152.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.0061°S, 43.0494°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
Riacho dos Machados has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.2").
Airports Near Riacho dos Machados
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cachoeira da Prata Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Capitão Enéas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colonial Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Caraíbas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Musa do Norte Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Novo Horizonte Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Rasante Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Sansara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Santa Mônica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda São Francisco Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazendas Apóstolo Simão Coffee Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaíba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Janaúba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mato Verde Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Salinas Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Riacho dos Machados?
Riacho dos Machados has a population of 8,756 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 831.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Riacho dos Machados?
Riacho dos Machados enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches.
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