Barra weather in October
In October, Barra sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 23 mm of rain across 3.2 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 51% of the time in October, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Barra's 5th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Barra's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 23 mm
- 3.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 5:30 AM – 5:45 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.83 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.9
- out of 10
Barra is human settlement in Brazil.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical October day in Barra reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and about 2°C warmer than November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 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 | 35 | 22 |
| 2 | 35 | 23 |
| 3 | 35 | 23 |
| 4 | 35 | 23 |
| 5 | 35 | 23 |
| 6 | 35 | 23 |
| 7 | 35 | 23 |
| 8 | 35 | 23 |
| 9 | 35 | 23 |
| 10 | 35 | 23 |
| 11 | 35 | 23 |
| 12 | 35 | 23 |
| 13 | 35 | 23 |
| 14 | 35 | 23 |
| 15 | 35 | 23 |
| 16 | 35 | 23 |
| 17 | 35 | 23 |
| 18 | 35 | 23 |
| 19 | 35 | 23 |
| 20 | 35 | 23 |
| 21 | 35 | 23 |
| 22 | 35 | 23 |
| 23 | 35 | 23 |
| 24 | 35 | 23 |
| 25 | 35 | 23 |
| 26 | 35 | 23 |
| 27 | 35 | 23 |
| 28 | 35 | 23 |
| 29 | 35 | 23 |
| 30 | 35 | 23 |
| 31 | 35 | 23 |
How October really feels in Barra
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Barra weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 1st-warmest and 7th-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 October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 51% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 31%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 |
| Cloudier (%) | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79 | 21 |
| 2 | 78 | 22 |
| 3 | 78 | 22 |
| 4 | 77 | 23 |
| 5 | 77 | 23 |
| 6 | 77 | 23 |
| 7 | 77 | 23 |
| 8 | 76 | 24 |
| 9 | 76 | 24 |
| 10 | 74 | 26 |
| 11 | 74 | 26 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 71 | 29 |
| 15 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 69 | 31 |
| 17 | 69 | 31 |
| 18 | 68 | 32 |
| 19 | 68 | 32 |
| 20 | 67 | 33 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 63 | 37 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 61 | 39 |
| 27 | 60 | 40 |
| 28 | 59 | 41 |
| 29 | 58 | 42 |
| 30 | 58 | 42 |
| 31 | 57 | 43 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Barra gets around 23 mm of rain over 3.2 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 10% and peaks near 21% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
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| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 5 |
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| 11 | 7 |
| 12 | 7 |
| 13 | 8 |
| 14 | 8 |
| 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 9 |
| 17 | 10 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 11 |
| 20 | 12 |
| 21 | 13 |
| 22 | 13 |
| 23 | 14 |
| 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 16 |
| 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 18 |
| 28 | 19 |
| 29 | 19 |
| 30 | 20 |
| 31 | 21 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the comfortable band about 47% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 13% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable (%) | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 |
| Humid (%) | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 57 | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | 18 | 56 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | 18 | 56 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 18 | 56 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | 18 | 56 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 6 | 18 | 55 | 22 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | 18 | 55 | 22 | 4 | 1 |
| 8 | 17 | 55 | 23 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | 17 | 54 | 23 | 5 | 1 |
| 10 | 17 | 54 | 23 | 5 | 1 |
| 11 | 17 | 52 | 23 | 6 | 2 |
| 12 | 16 | 53 | 23 | 6 | 2 |
| 13 | 16 | 52 | 23 | 7 | 2 |
| 14 | 16 | 51 | 23 | 8 | 2 |
| 15 | 16 | 51 | 23 | 8 | 2 |
| 16 | 16 | 49 | 24 | 9 | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | 48 | 24 | 9 | 3 |
| 18 | 16 | 47 | 24 | 10 | 3 |
| 19 | 15 | 46 | 24 | 11 | 4 |
| 20 | 15 | 45 | 25 | 11 | 4 |
| 21 | 15 | 44 | 25 | 12 | 4 |
| 22 | 14 | 43 | 25 | 13 | 5 |
| 23 | 14 | 42 | 26 | 14 | 5 |
| 24 | 13 | 40 | 26 | 15 | 5 |
| 25 | 13 | 39 | 26 | 16 | 6 |
| 26 | 13 | 38 | 27 | 17 | 6 |
| 27 | 12 | 37 | 27 | 18 | 6 |
| 28 | 12 | 36 | 27 | 19 | 6 |
| 29 | 12 | 34 | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| 30 | 11 | 33 | 27 | 21 | 7 |
| 31 | 11 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 7 |
Wind in October
Winds average 12 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:39 AM to 5:24 AM, and sunset from 5:44 PM to 5:48 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:39 | 5:44 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:38 | 5:44 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 5:37 | 5:44 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 5:37 | 5:44 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 5:36 | 5:44 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 5:36 | 5:44 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:35 | 5:45 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:34 | 5:45 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:34 | 5:45 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:33 | 5:45 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:33 | 5:45 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 5:32 | 5:45 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 5:32 | 5:45 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 5:31 | 5:45 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 5:31 | 5:45 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 5:30 | 5:45 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 5:30 | 5:45 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 5:29 | 5:45 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 5:29 | 5:45 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 5:28 | 5:46 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 5:28 | 5:46 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 5:27 | 5:46 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 5:27 | 5:46 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 5:27 | 5:46 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 5:26 | 5:46 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 5:26 | 5:47 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 5:26 | 5:47 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 5:25 | 5:47 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 5:25 | 5:47 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 5:25 | 5:48 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 5:24 | 5:48 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.83 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
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 — October's 6.83 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| 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 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Barra
None of Barra's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Barra's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Barra?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October 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 October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Barra sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 3 days see rain.
UV index in Barra in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 12 (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 October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October 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).