Cariacica weather in March
In March, Cariacica sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 172 mm of rain across 17 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of March to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Cariacica's 8th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cariacica's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 172 mm
- 17 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:47 AM – 6:56 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.47 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
- Air quality
- Good
- PM10 26.9 µg/m³ · 2018
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical March day in Cariacica reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and about 2°C warmer than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 30 | 22 |
| 12 | 30 | 22 |
| 13 | 30 | 22 |
| 14 | 30 | 22 |
| 15 | 30 | 22 |
| 16 | 30 | 22 |
| 17 | 30 | 22 |
| 18 | 30 | 21 |
| 19 | 30 | 21 |
| 20 | 30 | 21 |
| 21 | 29 | 21 |
| 22 | 29 | 21 |
| 23 | 29 | 21 |
| 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 25 | 29 | 21 |
| 26 | 29 | 21 |
| 27 | 29 | 21 |
| 28 | 29 | 21 |
| 29 | 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 29 | 21 |
| 31 | 29 | 21 |
How March really feels in Cariacica
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 22 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 March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Cariacica weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 160 | 15 | 13.1 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 108 | 13.3 | 12.7 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 30° / 21° | 172 | 17 | 12.1 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 28° / 20° | 113 | 15.2 | 11.5 | 5.4 |
| May | 26° / 18° | 61 | 10.2 | 11.1 | 6.7 |
| Jun | 26° / 17° | 38 | 8 | 10.8 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 25° / 16° | 43 | 8.7 | 10.9 | 7.3 |
| Aug | 25° / 17° | 47 | 8.7 | 11.3 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 26° / 18° | 66 | 10.6 | 11.9 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 27° / 19° | 123 | 13.2 | 12.5 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 27° / 20° | 228 | 17.8 | 13 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 29° / 21° | 227 | 18.4 | 13.2 | 4.4 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%.
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| Clearer (%) | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 55 |
| 2 | 45 | 55 |
| 3 | 44 | 56 |
| 4 | 44 | 56 |
| 5 | 42 | 58 |
| 6 | 42 | 58 |
| 7 | 42 | 58 |
| 8 | 41 | 59 |
| 9 | 41 | 59 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 42 | 58 |
| 13 | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | 43 | 57 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 44 | 56 |
| 21 | 44 | 56 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Cariacica gets around 172 mm of rain over 17 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 55% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 |
| 2 | 52 |
| 3 | 52 |
| 4 | 53 |
| 5 | 53 |
| 6 | 54 |
| 7 | 54 |
| 8 | 55 |
| 9 | 55 |
| 10 | 55 |
| 11 | 56 |
| 12 | 56 |
| 13 | 56 |
| 14 | 56 |
| 15 | 56 |
| 16 | 56 |
| 17 | 56 |
| 18 | 56 |
| 19 | 56 |
| 20 | 55 |
| 21 | 55 |
| 22 | 55 |
| 23 | 55 |
| 24 | 55 |
| 25 | 55 |
| 26 | 55 |
| 27 | 54 |
| 28 | 54 |
| 29 | 54 |
| 30 | 54 |
| 31 | 55 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 63% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
| Oppressive (%) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 36 | 63 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 36 | 63 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 36 | 63 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 36 | 63 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 36 | 63 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 36 | 62 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 36 | 62 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 36 | 62 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 35 | 63 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 35 | 63 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 | 35 | 63 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 35 | 63 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 34 | 64 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 34 | 64 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 34 | 64 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0 |
| 17 | 2 | 33 | 65 | 0 |
| 18 | 2 | 33 | 65 | 0 |
| 19 | 2 | 33 | 65 | 0 |
| 20 | 2 | 33 | 65 | 0 |
| 21 | 3 | 33 | 64 | 0 |
| 22 | 3 | 34 | 63 | 0 |
| 23 | 3 | 34 | 63 | 0 |
| 24 | 3 | 34 | 63 | 0 |
| 25 | 3 | 35 | 62 | 0 |
| 26 | 4 | 35 | 61 | 0 |
| 27 | 4 | 36 | 60 | 0 |
| 28 | 4 | 36 | 60 | 0 |
| 29 | 4 | 37 | 59 | 0 |
| 30 | 5 | 38 | 57 | 0 |
| 31 | 5 | 39 | 56 | 0 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 8 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 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of March to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:42 AM to 6:51 AM, and sunset from 7:08 PM to 6:42 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 6:42 | 7:08 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:42 | 7:07 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:43 | 7:06 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:43 | 7:06 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:43 | 7:05 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:44 | 7:04 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:44 | 7:03 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:44 | 7:02 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:45 | 7:02 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:45 | 7:01 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:45 | 7:00 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:46 | 6:59 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:46 | 6:58 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:46 | 6:57 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:47 | 6:57 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:47 | 6:56 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:47 | 6:55 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:48 | 6:54 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:48 | 6:53 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:48 | 6:52 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:51 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:50 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:48 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:48 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:50 | 6:47 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:50 | 6:46 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:50 | 6:45 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:44 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:43 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:51 | 6:42 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.47 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.64 kWh/m² to a high of 6.32 kWh/m² in February across the year — March's 5.47 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Cariacica
In March, Cariacica sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Cariacica's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Cariacica?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Cariacica for sightseeing.
What to pack for Cariacica in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Cariacica sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Cariacica in March
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 33 km away) is warmest in March at about 27°C and coldest in August near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 25 | Warm |
| Jun | 24 | Warm |
| Jul | 23 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 23 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 24 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 25 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Cariacica in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March 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 Cariacica peaks around February 10 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 6 (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 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Cariacica?
Cariacica sits at 20.3°S, 40.4°W, 72 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Vitória, 11 km away.
Topography around Cariacica
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Cariacica.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Cariacica has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 375 m around an average of 51 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 807 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,981 m.
The land around Cariacica is covered by trees (50%) and grassland (36%) within 3 km, trees (49%) and grassland (27%) within 16 km, and trees (44%), water (30%) and grassland (23%) 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 Cariacica (-20.2639°, -40.42°, elevation 72 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).