Barra weather in January
In January, Barra sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 114 mm of rain across 10.4 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in January, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of January to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Barra's 11th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Barra's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 114 mm
- 10.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min
- 5:44 AM – 6:19 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.14 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Barra is human settlement in Brazil.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical January day in Barra reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 23 |
| 2 | 32 | 23 |
| 3 | 32 | 23 |
| 4 | 32 | 23 |
| 5 | 32 | 23 |
| 6 | 32 | 23 |
| 7 | 32 | 23 |
| 8 | 32 | 23 |
| 9 | 32 | 23 |
| 10 | 32 | 23 |
| 11 | 32 | 23 |
| 12 | 32 | 23 |
| 13 | 32 | 23 |
| 14 | 32 | 23 |
| 15 | 32 | 23 |
| 16 | 32 | 23 |
| 17 | 32 | 23 |
| 18 | 32 | 23 |
| 19 | 32 | 23 |
| 20 | 32 | 23 |
| 21 | 32 | 23 |
| 22 | 32 | 23 |
| 23 | 32 | 23 |
| 24 | 32 | 23 |
| 25 | 32 | 23 |
| 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 27 | 32 | 23 |
| 28 | 32 | 23 |
| 29 | 32 | 23 |
| 30 | 32 | 23 |
| 31 | 32 | 23 |
How January really feels in Barra
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Barra weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 10th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 23° | 114 | 10.4 | 12.6 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 32° / 23° | 82 | 10.6 | 12.4 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 32° / 23° | 97 | 10.8 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 32° / 22° | 48 | 6.3 | 11.8 | 4.2 |
| May | 32° / 22° | 9 | 1.6 | 11.5 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 32° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 31° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 5.6 |
| Aug | 33° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 34° / 21° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 35° / 23° | 23 | 3.2 | 12.2 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 33° / 23° | 92 | 8.6 | 12.5 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 33° / 23° | 92 | 9.4 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 57%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 55 |
| 2 | 45 | 55 |
| 3 | 45 | 55 |
| 4 | 45 | 55 |
| 5 | 45 | 55 |
| 6 | 44 | 56 |
| 7 | 44 | 56 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 43 | 57 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 42 | 58 |
| 13 | 41 | 59 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 41 | 59 |
| 16 | 41 | 59 |
| 17 | 40 | 60 |
| 18 | 40 | 60 |
| 19 | 41 | 59 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 41 | 59 |
| 22 | 42 | 58 |
| 23 | 43 | 57 |
| 24 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 44 | 56 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 44 | 56 |
| 29 | 45 | 55 |
| 30 | 44 | 56 |
| 31 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Barra gets around 114 mm of rain over 10.4 wet days in January, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 34% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 31 |
| 2 | 31 |
| 3 | 31 |
| 4 | 32 |
| 5 | 32 |
| 6 | 32 |
| 7 | 32 |
| 8 | 32 |
| 9 | 32 |
| 10 | 32 |
| 11 | 32 |
| 12 | 32 |
| 13 | 33 |
| 14 | 33 |
| 15 | 34 |
| 16 | 35 |
| 17 | 35 |
| 18 | 36 |
| 19 | 36 |
| 20 | 37 |
| 21 | 37 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 36 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 36 |
| 27 | 36 |
| 28 | 36 |
| 29 | 36 |
| 30 | 36 |
| 31 | 36 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the muggy band about 41% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 66% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Muggy (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 |
| Oppressive (%) | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 34 | 41 | 20 |
| 2 | 5 | 34 | 41 | 20 |
| 3 | 5 | 33 | 41 | 21 |
| 4 | 4 | 33 | 41 | 22 |
| 5 | 4 | 33 | 41 | 22 |
| 6 | 4 | 32 | 41 | 23 |
| 7 | 4 | 32 | 40 | 23 |
| 8 | 4 | 32 | 40 | 24 |
| 9 | 5 | 32 | 39 | 24 |
| 10 | 5 | 31 | 39 | 25 |
| 11 | 5 | 31 | 39 | 25 |
| 12 | 6 | 30 | 39 | 25 |
| 13 | 6 | 29 | 38 | 26 |
| 14 | 6 | 29 | 38 | 26 |
| 15 | 7 | 28 | 38 | 27 |
| 16 | 7 | 27 | 38 | 27 |
| 17 | 7 | 27 | 38 | 28 |
| 18 | 7 | 26 | 38 | 28 |
| 19 | 7 | 26 | 38 | 29 |
| 20 | 7 | 26 | 38 | 29 |
| 21 | 7 | 26 | 38 | 29 |
| 22 | 7 | 25 | 39 | 29 |
| 23 | 7 | 25 | 40 | 28 |
| 24 | 6 | 25 | 41 | 28 |
| 25 | 6 | 25 | 42 | 27 |
| 26 | 5 | 25 | 43 | 26 |
| 27 | 4 | 25 | 45 | 26 |
| 28 | 4 | 25 | 46 | 25 |
| 29 | 3 | 25 | 46 | 25 |
| 30 | 3 | 25 | 47 | 25 |
| 31 | 3 | 25 | 48 | 24 |
Wind in January
Winds average 7 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 min at the start of January to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:37 AM to 5:51 AM, and sunset from 6:15 PM to 6:21 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 5:37 | 6:15 |
| 2 | 12.6 | 5:37 | 6:15 |
| 3 | 12.6 | 5:38 | 6:16 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 5:38 | 6:16 |
| 5 | 12.6 | 5:39 | 6:16 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 5:39 | 6:17 |
| 7 | 12.6 | 5:40 | 6:17 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 5:40 | 6:17 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 5:41 | 6:18 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 5:41 | 6:18 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 5:42 | 6:18 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 5:42 | 6:18 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 5:43 | 6:19 |
| 14 | 12.6 | 5:43 | 6:19 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 5:44 | 6:19 |
| 16 | 12.6 | 5:44 | 6:19 |
| 17 | 12.6 | 5:45 | 6:20 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 5:45 | 6:20 |
| 19 | 12.6 | 5:46 | 6:20 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 5:46 | 6:20 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:20 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:20 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 5:48 | 6:20 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 5:48 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:21 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:21 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:21 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:21 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:21 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:21 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:21 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.14 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.01 kWh/m² to a high of 6.83 kWh/m² in October across the year — January's 6.14 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Barra
In January, Barra sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Barra's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Barra?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Barra. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Barra in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Barra sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Barra in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Barra peaks around February 21 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Barra in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Barra is worst in September — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 6.6× the cleanest month (June, 3 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 6 | Good |
| Apr | 5 | Good |
| May | 4 | Good |
| Jun | 3 | Good |
| Jul | 4 | Good |
| Aug | 4 | Good |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Barra?
Barra sits at 11.1°S, 43.1°W, 411 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Xique-Xique, 54 km away.
Topography around Barra
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Barra.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Barra has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 14 m around an average of 404 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 21 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,031 m.
The land around Barra is covered by grassland (34%) and shrubs (28%) within 3 km, shrubs (69%) within 16 km, and shrubs (73%) and trees (20%) within 80 km.
Brazil travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / N
- 127 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $10,713
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 89%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 482
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Barra (-11.0894°, -43.1417°, elevation 411 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).