Placas weather in October
In October, Placas sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 78 mm of rain across 13.8 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-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 23% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of October to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Placas's 5th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Placas's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- 13.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:19 AM – 6:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.92 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.9
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical October day in Placas reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and about 1°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 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 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 23 |
| 2 | 34 | 23 |
| 3 | 34 | 23 |
| 4 | 34 | 23 |
| 5 | 34 | 23 |
| 6 | 34 | 23 |
| 7 | 34 | 23 |
| 8 | 34 | 23 |
| 9 | 34 | 23 |
| 10 | 34 | 23 |
| 11 | 34 | 23 |
| 12 | 34 | 23 |
| 13 | 34 | 23 |
| 14 | 34 | 23 |
| 15 | 34 | 23 |
| 16 | 34 | 23 |
| 17 | 33 | 23 |
| 18 | 33 | 23 |
| 19 | 33 | 23 |
| 20 | 33 | 23 |
| 21 | 33 | 23 |
| 22 | 33 | 23 |
| 23 | 33 | 23 |
| 24 | 33 | 23 |
| 25 | 33 | 23 |
| 26 | 33 | 23 |
| 27 | 33 | 23 |
| 28 | 33 | 23 |
| 29 | 33 | 23 |
| 30 | 33 | 23 |
| 31 | 33 | 23 |
How October really feels in Placas
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.
Placas weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 235 | 26.5 | 12.2 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 247 | 25.4 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 30° / 22° | 291 | 28.7 | 12 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 250 | 27.5 | 11.9 | 2.7 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 171 | 24.9 | 11.8 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 31° / 22° | 59 | 14 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 32° / 22° | 37 | 9.5 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 34° / 22° | 29 | 6.6 | 11.9 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 34° / 23° | 45 | 8.9 | 12 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 34° / 23° | 78 | 13.8 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 33° / 23° | 115 | 18 | 12.2 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 31° / 23° | 159 | 21.6 | 12.2 | 3.0 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
| Cloudier (%) | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 48 | 52 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 47 | 53 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 43 | 57 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 41 | 59 |
| 17 | 41 | 59 |
| 18 | 41 | 59 |
| 19 | 39 | 61 |
| 20 | 39 | 61 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 38 | 62 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 37 | 63 |
| 25 | 36 | 64 |
| 26 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 34 | 66 |
| 29 | 34 | 66 |
| 30 | 33 | 67 |
| 31 | 33 | 67 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Placas gets around 78 mm of rain over 13.8 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 45% and peaks near 53% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 |
| 2 | 37 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 38 |
| 5 | 39 |
| 6 | 39 |
| 7 | 40 |
| 8 | 40 |
| 9 | 41 |
| 10 | 41 |
| 11 | 42 |
| 12 | 43 |
| 13 | 44 |
| 14 | 44 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 45 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 47 |
| 21 | 47 |
| 22 | 48 |
| 23 | 48 |
| 24 | 49 |
| 25 | 49 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 51 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 52 |
| 30 | 53 |
| 31 | 53 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 83% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Oppressive (%) | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 23 | 77 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 22 | 78 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 22 | 78 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 | 21 | 78 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 20 | 79 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 20 | 79 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 19 | 80 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 19 | 80 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 18 | 81 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 17 | 82 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 17 | 82 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 16 | 83 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 16 | 83 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 15 | 84 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 15 | 84 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 14 | 85 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 14 | 85 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 14 | 85 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 14 | 85 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 13 | 86 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 13 | 86 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 | 12 | 86 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 12 | 86 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 12 | 86 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 11 | 87 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 11 | 87 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 10 | 87 | 2 |
| 29 | 1 | 10 | 87 | 2 |
| 30 | 1 | 9 | 88 | 2 |
| 31 | 1 | 9 | 88 | 2 |
Wind in October
Winds average 6 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of October to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:25 AM to 6:16 AM, and sunset from 6:27 PM to 6:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 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) | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:27 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:27 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:26 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:26 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:26 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:26 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:26 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:26 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:25 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:25 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:25 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:25 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:25 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:25 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:24 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:24 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:24 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:24 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:24 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:24 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:24 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:24 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:24 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:24 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:24 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:24 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:24 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:24 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:16 | 6:24 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.92 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.01 kWh/m² to a high of 5.95 kWh/m² in September across the year — October's 5.92 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | 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 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Placas
None of Placas's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Placas's rainy season runs December–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Placas?
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 Placas.
What to pack for Placas in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Placas sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Placas in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Placas peaks around February 21 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 17 at about 10 (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) | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Placas 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 Placas is worst in October — around 59 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 7.3× the cleanest month (June, 8 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) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 35 | 59 | 55 | 24 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 35 | Moderate |
| Oct | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 55 | Poor |
| Dec | 24 | Moderate |
Where is Placas?
Placas sits at 3.9°S, 54.2°W, 104 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Uruará, 56 km away.
Topography around Placas
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Placas.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Placas has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 87 m around an average of 101 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 341 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 444 m.
The land around Placas is covered by trees (48%) and grassland (48%) within 3 km, trees (71%) and grassland (29%) within 16 km, and trees (85%) 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 Placas (-3.8678°, -54.22°, elevation 104 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).