El Niño Observatory
El Niño conditions are present and being monitored · Niño 3.4 +2.1 °C

El Niño Observatory Monitored cities SP São Paulo

El Niño in São PauloSP · Brazil

Current El Niño risk

Attention level: LowNo direct zone and no strong signals ahead

São Paulo is outside the directly mapped El Niño impact zones. Indirect effects such as food prices and regional weather remain possible.

Next 14 days in São Paulo

0 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.

% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details.

Local news São Paulo

Recent coverage that mentions your area and this season's weather risks.

Local videos São Paulo

Recent local coverage and preparedness clips for your area.

Areas with flood history in São Paulo

Jardim Pantanal

Jardim Pantanal

Tietê floodplain and insufficient drainage, with recurrent floods

Marginal Tietê

Marginal Tietê

sections under bridges and riverbank, with overflow and water accumulation

Avenida do Estado

Avenida do Estado

low relief and proximity to Tamanduateí and Tietê, with frequent flooding

Avenida 23 de Maio

Avenida 23 de Maio

low sections in the center, with flash floods and closure during storms

Avenida Marquês de São Vicente

Avenida Marquês de São Vicente

low point near Antártica Viaduct, with recurrent flooding

Rua Turiaçu

Rua Turiaçu

low street in Pompeia, with repeated records of accumulated water

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.

What you should do

  • Secure loose objects on balconies, roofs and yards before storms arrive.
  • Keep an emergency kit: water, flashlight, batteries, first aid, charged power bank.
  • During severe storms stay away from windows, coastal areas and flooded underpasses.
  • Plan for power cuts: keep devices charged and some cash at hand.
  • Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Emergency kit: what to have ready

Emergency numbers

Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.

Official monitoring agencies

INMET

National weather service

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Defesa Civil Nacional

Civil defense and emergencies

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CEMADEN

Climate and disaster monitoring

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CPTEC / INPE

Climate and disaster monitoring

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NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Global ENSO reference

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IRI, Columbia University

Global ENSO reference

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Frequently asked questions

Is São Paulo affected by El Niño?

São Paulo is not inside a directly mapped El Niño impact zone, but indirect effects on prices, energy and regional weather are possible.

Will it rain in São Paulo in the coming days?

The current 14-day forecast shows 0 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.

What should residents of São Paulo do?

Secure loose objects on balconies, roofs and yards before storms arrive. Keep an emergency kit: water, flashlight, batteries, first aid, charged power bank. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.

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