Melgaço weather in December
In December, Melgaço sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 109 mm of rain across 18.3 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 7th-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 11% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of December to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Melgaço's 7th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Melgaço's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 109 mm
- 18.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:16 AM – 6:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.23 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.1
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical December day in Melgaço reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 25 |
| 2 | 33 | 25 |
| 3 | 33 | 25 |
| 4 | 33 | 25 |
| 5 | 33 | 25 |
| 6 | 33 | 25 |
| 7 | 33 | 25 |
| 8 | 33 | 25 |
| 9 | 33 | 25 |
| 10 | 33 | 25 |
| 11 | 32 | 25 |
| 12 | 32 | 25 |
| 13 | 32 | 25 |
| 14 | 32 | 25 |
| 15 | 32 | 25 |
| 16 | 32 | 25 |
| 17 | 32 | 25 |
| 18 | 32 | 25 |
| 19 | 32 | 24 |
| 20 | 32 | 24 |
| 21 | 32 | 24 |
| 22 | 32 | 24 |
| 23 | 32 | 24 |
| 24 | 32 | 24 |
| 25 | 32 | 24 |
| 26 | 32 | 24 |
| 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 28 | 32 | 24 |
| 29 | 31 | 24 |
| 30 | 31 | 24 |
| 31 | 31 | 24 |
How December really feels in Melgaço
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December 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 December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Melgaço weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 5th-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 | 31° / 24° | 235 | 27.2 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 30° / 24° | 309 | 26.3 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 30° / 24° | 366 | 29.7 | 12 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 30° / 24° | 363 | 28.8 | 12 | 2.6 |
| May | 31° / 24° | 275 | 26.5 | 11.9 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 137 | 19.6 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 31° / 24° | 82 | 15.1 | 11.9 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 32° / 24° | 33 | 7.6 | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 33° / 24° | 22 | 5.7 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 33° / 25° | 29 | 6.5 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 33° / 25° | 47 | 8.3 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 32° / 25° | 109 | 18.3 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 11% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 70%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Cloudier (%) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 61 |
| 2 | 39 | 61 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 39 | 61 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 37 | 63 |
| 8 | 37 | 63 |
| 9 | 36 | 64 |
| 10 | 35 | 65 |
| 11 | 35 | 65 |
| 12 | 34 | 66 |
| 13 | 33 | 67 |
| 14 | 32 | 68 |
| 15 | 31 | 69 |
| 16 | 30 | 70 |
| 17 | 29 | 71 |
| 18 | 28 | 72 |
| 19 | 27 | 73 |
| 20 | 26 | 74 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 24 | 76 |
| 23 | 23 | 77 |
| 24 | 22 | 78 |
| 25 | 21 | 79 |
| 26 | 21 | 79 |
| 27 | 21 | 79 |
| 28 | 21 | 79 |
| 29 | 21 | 79 |
| 30 | 20 | 80 |
| 31 | 20 | 80 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Melgaço gets around 109 mm of rain over 18.3 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 59% and peaks near 78% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 |
| 2 | 37 |
| 3 | 38 |
| 4 | 39 |
| 5 | 41 |
| 6 | 42 |
| 7 | 44 |
| 8 | 46 |
| 9 | 47 |
| 10 | 49 |
| 11 | 51 |
| 12 | 53 |
| 13 | 55 |
| 14 | 57 |
| 15 | 58 |
| 16 | 60 |
| 17 | 62 |
| 18 | 63 |
| 19 | 65 |
| 20 | 66 |
| 21 | 68 |
| 22 | 69 |
| 23 | 71 |
| 24 | 72 |
| 25 | 73 |
| 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 75 |
| 28 | 76 |
| 29 | 77 |
| 30 | 78 |
| 31 | 78 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 68% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 76 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Miserable (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 2 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 3 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 4 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 5 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 6 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 7 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 0 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 0 | 73 | 27 |
| 10 | 0 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 0 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 0 | 71 | 29 |
| 13 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
| 14 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 16 | 0 | 68 | 32 |
| 17 | 0 | 67 | 33 |
| 18 | 0 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 0 | 66 | 34 |
| 20 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 0 | 62 | 38 |
| 24 | 0 | 61 | 39 |
| 25 | 0 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 0 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 0 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 0 | 59 | 41 |
| 29 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
| 30 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
| 31 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
Wind in December
Winds average 8 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | 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 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of December to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:10 AM to 6:23 AM, and sunset from 6:16 PM to 6:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:16 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:16 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:16 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:17 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:17 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:18 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:18 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:18 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:19 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:19 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:20 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:21 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:21 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:15 | 6:22 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:22 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:23 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:23 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:24 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:24 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:24 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:25 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:25 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:26 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:26 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:27 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:27 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:28 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:28 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:29 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:29 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.23 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.93 kWh/m² to a high of 6.41 kWh/m² in October across the year — December's 5.23 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| 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 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Melgaço
None of Melgaço's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Melgaço's monsoon runs January–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Melgaço?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Melgaço.
What to pack for Melgaço in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Melgaço sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
UV index in Melgaço in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Melgaço peaks around March 14 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 17 at about 10 (extreme).
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) | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Melgaço in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Melgaço is worst in February — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (July, 9 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) | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is Melgaço?
Melgaço sits at 1.8°S, 50.7°W, 11 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Portel, 19 km away.
Topography around Melgaço
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Melgaço.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Melgaço has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 25 m around an average of 7 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 37 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 75 m.
The land around Melgaço is covered by trees (49%) and water (45%) within 3 km, trees (70%) and water (21%) within 16 km, and trees (90%) 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 Melgaço (-1.8044°, -50.7122°, elevation 11 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).