Key Facts
- ✓ Muriaé and Coronel Pacheco recorded 36.3 °C on Monday, January 12.
- ✓ Both cities ranked 32nd in the country for highest temperatures.
- ✓ São João del Rei registered 33.6 °C and Juiz de Fora recorded 31.7 °C.
- ✓ Seropédica, RJ, was the hottest city in Brazil at 41 °C.
- ✓ Inmet issued alerts for storms with winds up to 60 km/h and heavy rain.
Quick Summary
On Monday, January 12, the cities of Muriaé and Coronel Pacheco recorded the highest temperatures in Minas Gerais, reaching 36.3°C. According to the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet), both cities ranked 32nd in the country for highest temperatures on that day.
Other regions in the state also experienced elevated temperatures. São João del Rei registered 33.6°C, while Juiz de Fora recorded a maximum of 31.7°C. Nationally, the hottest city was Seropédica in Rio de Janeiro, where temperatures reached 41°C.
The heatwave is expected to continue throughout the week. The National Institute of Meteorology has issued alerts regarding potential storms featuring heavy rain, strong winds, and possible hail. Residents are advised to remain aware of changing weather conditions.
Record Temperatures in Minas Gerais
The cities of Muriaé and Coronel Pacheco registered the highest temperatures in the state of Minas Gerais on Monday, January 12. The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) reported that thermometers in both locations marked 36.3 °C.
This temperature reading placed both cities in the 32nd position on the national ranking of the hottest locations in Brazil. While Muriaé and Coronel Pacheco led the state, other areas in Minas Gerais also experienced significant heat.
Specifically, São João del Rei recorded a temperature of 33.6 °C. Additionally, Juiz de Fora registered a maximum temperature of 31.7 °C on the same day.
National Context
While Minas Gerais experienced high temperatures, the hottest municipality in Brazil on Monday was Seropédica, located in the state of Rio de Janeiro. In Seropédica, thermometers reached 41 °C.
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) tracks these temperatures to monitor heat patterns across the country. The data indicates a widespread heatwave affecting various regions, including the Zona da Mata and Campos das Vertentes areas of Minas Gerais.
Weather Forecast and Alerts 🔺
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has indicated that the typical summer heat will continue to gain strength this week in the Zona da Mata and Campos das Vertentes regions. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 36 °C in some localities.
These climatic conditions elevate the risk of storms. Inmet issued an alert for Tuesday, January 13, warning of the following potential hazards:
- Rainfall between 20 and 30 mm/h or up to 50 mm/day
- Intense winds ranging from 40 to 60 km/h
- Possibility of hail falling
Residents in these areas should prepare for severe weather alongside the ongoing high temperatures.
