Parnaíba weather in August
In August, Parnaíba sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 3 mm of rain across 0.5 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 76% of the time in August, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of August to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Parnaíba's 2nd-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Parnaíba's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- 0.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 5:54 AM – 5:48 PM
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.36 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical August day in Parnaíba reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 1°C warmer than July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | 34 | 24 |
| 3 | 34 | 24 |
| 4 | 34 | 24 |
| 5 | 34 | 24 |
| 6 | 34 | 24 |
| 7 | 34 | 24 |
| 8 | 34 | 24 |
| 9 | 34 | 24 |
| 10 | 34 | 24 |
| 11 | 34 | 24 |
| 12 | 34 | 24 |
| 13 | 34 | 24 |
| 14 | 34 | 24 |
| 15 | 34 | 24 |
| 16 | 34 | 24 |
| 17 | 34 | 24 |
| 18 | 34 | 24 |
| 19 | 34 | 24 |
| 20 | 34 | 24 |
| 21 | 34 | 24 |
| 22 | 34 | 24 |
| 23 | 34 | 25 |
| 24 | 34 | 25 |
| 25 | 34 | 25 |
| 26 | 34 | 25 |
| 27 | 35 | 25 |
| 28 | 35 | 25 |
| 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 30 | 35 | 25 |
| 31 | 35 | 25 |
How August really feels in Parnaíba
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August 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 August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Parnaíba weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 4th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 25° | 129 | 20 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 31° / 25° | 170 | 23 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 30° / 25° | 265 | 27.7 | 12 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 30° / 25° | 268 | 25.9 | 11.9 | 2.9 |
| May | 31° / 25° | 148 | 18 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 32° / 25° | 31 | 7.1 | 11.8 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 33° / 24° | 16 | 2.7 | 11.8 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 34° / 24° | 3 | 0.5 | 11.9 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 35° / 25° | 1 | 0.2 | 12 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 35° / 25° | 6 | 0.7 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 34° / 25° | 7 | 1.7 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 33° / 25° | 35 | 7.2 | 12.2 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 76% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 9%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 |
| Cloudier (%) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 11 |
| 2 | 89 | 11 |
| 3 | 90 | 10 |
| 4 | 90 | 10 |
| 5 | 90 | 10 |
| 6 | 90 | 10 |
| 7 | 91 | 9 |
| 8 | 91 | 9 |
| 9 | 91 | 9 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 91 | 9 |
| 12 | 91 | 9 |
| 13 | 91 | 9 |
| 14 | 91 | 9 |
| 15 | 91 | 9 |
| 16 | 90 | 10 |
| 17 | 90 | 10 |
| 18 | 90 | 10 |
| 19 | 90 | 10 |
| 20 | 91 | 9 |
| 21 | 91 | 9 |
| 22 | 92 | 8 |
| 23 | 92 | 8 |
| 24 | 92 | 8 |
| 25 | 92 | 8 |
| 26 | 94 | 6 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 |
| 28 | 94 | 6 |
| 29 | 94 | 6 |
| 30 | 94 | 6 |
| 31 | 95 | 5 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Parnaíba gets around 3 mm of rain over 0.5 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 3% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the muggy band about 69% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 61 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 |
| Oppressive (%) | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 61 | 37 |
| 2 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 3 | 1 | 64 | 35 |
| 4 | 1 | 65 | 34 |
| 5 | 1 | 65 | 34 |
| 6 | 1 | 66 | 33 |
| 7 | 1 | 67 | 32 |
| 8 | 1 | 68 | 31 |
| 9 | 1 | 68 | 31 |
| 10 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 11 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 12 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 13 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 14 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 15 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 16 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 17 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 18 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 19 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 20 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 21 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 22 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 23 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 24 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 25 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 26 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 27 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 28 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
| 29 | 0 | 71 | 29 |
| 30 | 0 | 71 | 29 |
| 31 | 0 | 72 | 28 |
Wind in August
Winds average 18 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 16 km/h on the calmest days to 20 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | light breeze |
| 2 | 16 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 17 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 17 | light breeze |
| 9 | 17 | light breeze |
| 10 | 17 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 18 | light breeze |
| 18 | 18 | light breeze |
| 19 | 18 | light breeze |
| 20 | 18 | light breeze |
| 21 | 19 | light breeze |
| 22 | 19 | light breeze |
| 23 | 19 | light breeze |
| 24 | 19 | light breeze |
| 25 | 19 | light breeze |
| 26 | 19 | light breeze |
| 27 | 19 | light breeze |
| 28 | 19 | light breeze |
| 29 | 20 | light breeze |
| 30 | 20 | light breeze |
| 31 | 20 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of August to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:57 AM to 5:49 AM, and sunset from 5:49 PM to 5:45 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:49 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:49 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:49 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 5:57 | 5:49 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:49 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:49 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:49 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:49 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:49 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 5:56 | 5:49 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:49 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:49 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:49 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 5:55 | 5:49 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 5:54 | 5:48 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 5:54 | 5:48 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 5:54 | 5:48 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 5:53 | 5:48 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 5:53 | 5:48 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 5:53 | 5:48 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 5:53 | 5:48 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:47 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:47 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:47 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:47 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:47 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:46 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:46 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 5:50 | 5:46 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:46 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:45 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.36 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.93 kWh/m² to a high of 6.98 kWh/m² in October across the year — August's 6.36 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| 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 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.7 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Parnaíba
None of Parnaíba's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Parnaíba's monsoon runs January–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Parnaíba?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Parnaíba. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Parnaíba in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Parnaíba sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Parnaíba in August
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 17 km away) is warmest in May at about 29°C and coldest in September near 27°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) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Parnaíba in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August 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 Parnaíba peaks around March 17 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 23 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 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Parnaíba in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Parnaíba is worst in December — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.0× the cleanest month (August, 6 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) | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 18 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 7 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 6 | Good |
| Sep | 7 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 18 | Moderate |
Where is Parnaíba?
Parnaíba sits at 2.9°S, 41.8°W, 9 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Ilha Grande, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Parnaíba
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Parnaíba.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Parnaíba has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 28 m around an average of 7 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 52 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 919 m.
The land around Parnaíba is covered by grassland (46%) and artificial surfaces (31%) within 3 km, grassland (37%) and trees (29%) within 16 km, and trees (39%) and water (33%) 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 Parnaíba (-2.9047°, -41.7767°, elevation 9 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. 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).