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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7350°S, 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").