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Weather & Climate in Montes Claros, Brazil
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montes Claros has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,251 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
| Area | 1,720.9 sq mi (4,457.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7350°N, 43.8617°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| May 19, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Montes Claros, Brazil | M4.1 | 15 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
Montes Claros has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.7") and June the driest (0.2").