Rio Records Hottest Day of the Year, at over 52ºC Real-Feel Temperature

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The city of Rio de Janeiro recorded on Thursday, January 30th, the highest temperature of the year this summer. The ‘Alerta Rio’ (“Rio Alert”) system thermometers recorded a maximum temperature of 41.2°C in the Santa Cruz neighborhood station, west side of the city, at 2 PM. The real-feel temperature was 52.6°C in the same neighborhood.

The action of a high-pressure system contributed to the heat in the city yesterday, with clear to partially cloudy skies and no rain. The winds were mild to moderate, and the temperatures increased from the previous day. The minimum temperature, 23°C, was recorded at 5 AM in the Alto da Boa Vista station.

According to the Rio Alert System, due to the intense heat and humidity availability, scattered rains were expected early last evening.

For Friday, January 31st, the forecast is for partially cloudy skies, with a maximum temperature of around 40°C.

The weekend will be mostly cloudy, with scattered rainfall forecast from Friday afternoon. From Saturday, February 1st to Monday, February 2nd, the forecast is for low to moderate rainfall at any time of the day, but the maximum temperatures will be above 34°C.

Source: Agência Brasil