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Weather & Climate in Riacho dos Machados, Brazil
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Riacho dos Machados enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,700 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,700 ft (823 m) |
| Area | 831.1 sq mi (2,152.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.0061°N, 43.0494°W |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| May 24, 2007 | 22 km NE of Januária, Brazil | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2012 | 14 km WSW of Montes Claros, Brazil | M4.1 | 132 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) | 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").