Catalão weather in January
In January, Catalão sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 267 mm of rain across 22.2 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in January, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 06 min at the start of January to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Catalão's 11th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Catalão's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 267 mm
- 22.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 hours
- 6:52 AM – 7:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.6 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Catalão 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 29°C through the month.
A typical January day in Catalão reaches about 29°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 25°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 21 |
| 2 | 28 | 21 |
| 3 | 28 | 21 |
| 4 | 28 | 21 |
| 5 | 28 | 21 |
| 6 | 28 | 21 |
| 7 | 28 | 21 |
| 8 | 28 | 21 |
| 9 | 28 | 21 |
| 10 | 28 | 21 |
| 11 | 28 | 21 |
| 12 | 29 | 21 |
| 13 | 29 | 21 |
| 14 | 29 | 21 |
| 15 | 29 | 21 |
| 16 | 29 | 21 |
| 17 | 29 | 21 |
| 18 | 29 | 21 |
| 19 | 29 | 21 |
| 20 | 29 | 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 |
Catalão weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 7th-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 | 29° / 21° | 267 | 22.2 | 13 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 29° / 21° | 187 | 18.1 | 12.6 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 29° / 21° | 182 | 19.3 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 29° / 20° | 63 | 9.5 | 11.6 | 5.9 |
| May | 27° / 18° | 23 | 3.6 | 11.2 | 7.6 |
| Jun | 27° / 16° | 8 | 1.4 | 10.9 | 8.3 |
| Jul | 27° / 16° | 3 | 0.5 | 11 | 8.5 |
| Aug | 29° / 17° | 7 | 1.3 | 11.4 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 31° / 19° | 36 | 5.2 | 11.9 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 31° / 21° | 91 | 12.7 | 12.4 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 29° / 21° | 207 | 20.7 | 12.9 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 28° / 21° | 251 | 23.9 | 13.1 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 75%.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Cloudier (%) | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 77 |
| 2 | 23 | 77 |
| 3 | 22 | 78 |
| 4 | 22 | 78 |
| 5 | 22 | 78 |
| 6 | 23 | 77 |
| 7 | 23 | 77 |
| 8 | 23 | 77 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 23 | 77 |
| 11 | 23 | 77 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 25 | 75 |
| 14 | 25 | 75 |
| 15 | 25 | 75 |
| 16 | 26 | 74 |
| 17 | 26 | 74 |
| 18 | 26 | 74 |
| 19 | 26 | 74 |
| 20 | 26 | 74 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 26 | 74 |
| 23 | 27 | 73 |
| 24 | 27 | 73 |
| 25 | 28 | 72 |
| 26 | 28 | 72 |
| 27 | 27 | 73 |
| 28 | 28 | 72 |
| 29 | 28 | 72 |
| 30 | 29 | 71 |
| 31 | 29 | 71 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Catalão gets around 267 mm of rain over 22.2 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 72% and peaks near 75% on the wettest days.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 75 |
| 2 | 75 |
| 3 | 74 |
| 4 | 74 |
| 5 | 73 |
| 6 | 73 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 8 | 72 |
| 9 | 71 |
| 10 | 71 |
| 11 | 71 |
| 12 | 70 |
| 13 | 70 |
| 14 | 70 |
| 15 | 70 |
| 16 | 70 |
| 17 | 71 |
| 18 | 71 |
| 19 | 71 |
| 20 | 72 |
| 21 | 72 |
| 22 | 72 |
| 23 | 72 |
| 24 | 72 |
| 25 | 72 |
| 26 | 71 |
| 27 | 71 |
| 28 | 71 |
| 29 | 70 |
| 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 69 |
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 78% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 90% of them.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 85 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Oppressive (%) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 85 | 8 |
| 2 | 8 | 83 | 9 |
| 3 | 8 | 83 | 9 |
| 4 | 8 | 82 | 10 |
| 5 | 9 | 80 | 11 |
| 6 | 10 | 79 | 11 |
| 7 | 10 | 78 | 12 |
| 8 | 11 | 77 | 12 |
| 9 | 11 | 76 | 13 |
| 10 | 11 | 76 | 13 |
| 11 | 12 | 75 | 13 |
| 12 | 12 | 75 | 13 |
| 13 | 12 | 74 | 14 |
| 14 | 12 | 74 | 14 |
| 15 | 12 | 74 | 14 |
| 16 | 11 | 75 | 14 |
| 17 | 11 | 76 | 13 |
| 18 | 11 | 76 | 13 |
| 19 | 11 | 76 | 13 |
| 20 | 10 | 76 | 14 |
| 21 | 10 | 76 | 14 |
| 22 | 9 | 78 | 13 |
| 23 | 9 | 78 | 13 |
| 24 | 8 | 79 | 13 |
| 25 | 8 | 79 | 13 |
| 26 | 8 | 79 | 13 |
| 27 | 8 | 80 | 12 |
| 28 | 7 | 81 | 12 |
| 29 | 7 | 81 | 12 |
| 30 | 7 | 81 | 12 |
| 31 | 7 | 81 | 12 |
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 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | 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 13 h 06 min at the start of January to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:43 AM to 7:00 AM, and sunset from 7:47 PM to 7:50 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.1 | 6:43 | 7:47 |
| 2 | 13.1 | 6:43 | 7:47 |
| 3 | 13.1 | 6:44 | 7:48 |
| 4 | 13.1 | 6:44 | 7:48 |
| 5 | 13.1 | 6:45 | 7:48 |
| 6 | 13.0 | 6:46 | 7:49 |
| 7 | 13.0 | 6:46 | 7:49 |
| 8 | 13.0 | 6:47 | 7:49 |
| 9 | 13.0 | 6:47 | 7:49 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 6:48 | 7:50 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 6:49 | 7:50 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 6:49 | 7:50 |
| 13 | 13.0 | 6:50 | 7:50 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 6:50 | 7:50 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 6:51 | 7:50 |
| 16 | 13.0 | 6:52 | 7:50 |
| 17 | 13.0 | 6:52 | 7:51 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 6:53 | 7:51 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 6:53 | 7:51 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 6:54 | 7:51 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 6:55 | 7:51 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 6:55 | 7:51 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 6:56 | 7:51 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 6:56 | 7:51 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 6:57 | 7:51 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 6:58 | 7:50 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 6:58 | 7:50 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 6:59 | 7:50 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 6:59 | 7:50 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 7:00 | 7:50 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 7:00 | 7:50 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.6 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.33 kWh/m² to a high of 6.24 kWh/m² in October across the year — January's 5.6 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| 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 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Catalão
In January, Catalão sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Catalão's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Catalão?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Catalão for sightseeing.
What to pack for Catalão in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Catalão sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Catalão in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Catalão peaks around February 12 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 at about 8 (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) | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Catalão 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 Catalão is worst in September — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.6× the cleanest month (July, 5 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) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 6 | Good |
| Jun | 5 | Good |
| Jul | 5 | Good |
| Aug | 8 | Good |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 6 | Good |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Catalão?
Catalão sits at 18.2°S, 47.9°W, 843 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Ipameri, 54 km away.
Topography around Catalão
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Catalão.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Catalão has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 148 m around an average of 866 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 337 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 529 m.
The land around Catalão is covered by artificial surfaces (56%) within 3 km, grassland (42%), trees (26%) and cropland (25%) within 16 km, and grassland (44%), trees (24%) and cropland (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 Catalão (-18.1658°, -47.9464°, elevation 843 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).