Ponta de Pedras weather in August
In August, Ponta de Pedras sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 34 mm of rain across 9.6 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 61% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of August to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Ponta de Pedras's 1st-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ponta de Pedras's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- 9.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:21 AM – 6:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.92 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical August day in Ponta de Pedras reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 25 |
| 2 | 31 | 25 |
| 3 | 31 | 25 |
| 4 | 31 | 25 |
| 5 | 31 | 25 |
| 6 | 31 | 25 |
| 7 | 31 | 25 |
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| 27 | 31 | 25 |
| 28 | 31 | 25 |
| 29 | 31 | 25 |
| 30 | 31 | 25 |
| 31 | 31 | 25 |
How August really feels in Ponta de Pedras
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.
Ponta de Pedras weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 25° | 228 | 27.7 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 29° / 25° | 312 | 26.8 | 12 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 29° / 25° | 393 | 30.2 | 12 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 29° / 25° | 379 | 29.4 | 12 | 2.9 |
| May | 30° / 25° | 254 | 27.7 | 11.9 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 30° / 25° | 109 | 20.8 | 11.9 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 30° / 25° | 67 | 15.1 | 11.9 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 31° / 25° | 34 | 9.6 | 12 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 31° / 25° | 19 | 5.7 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Oct | 32° / 25° | 20 | 5 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 31° / 25° | 37 | 7.1 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 30° / 25° | 103 | 17.3 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 61% of the time in August, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 14%.
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| Clearer (%) | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 |
| Cloudier (%) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 | 15 |
| 2 | 86 | 14 |
| 3 | 86 | 14 |
| 4 | 86 | 14 |
| 5 | 86 | 14 |
| 6 | 86 | 14 |
| 7 | 86 | 14 |
| 8 | 86 | 14 |
| 9 | 85 | 15 |
| 10 | 85 | 15 |
| 11 | 85 | 15 |
| 12 | 85 | 15 |
| 13 | 85 | 15 |
| 14 | 85 | 15 |
| 15 | 85 | 15 |
| 16 | 85 | 15 |
| 17 | 85 | 15 |
| 18 | 85 | 15 |
| 19 | 85 | 15 |
| 20 | 85 | 15 |
| 21 | 87 | 13 |
| 22 | 87 | 13 |
| 23 | 87 | 13 |
| 24 | 87 | 13 |
| 25 | 88 | 12 |
| 26 | 88 | 12 |
| 27 | 88 | 12 |
| 28 | 88 | 12 |
| 29 | 88 | 12 |
| 30 | 89 | 11 |
| 31 | 89 | 11 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Ponta de Pedras gets around 34 mm of rain over 9.6 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 31% and peaks near 35% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 |
| 2 | 35 |
| 3 | 35 |
| 4 | 35 |
| 5 | 35 |
| 6 | 35 |
| 7 | 35 |
| 8 | 35 |
| 9 | 35 |
| 10 | 35 |
| 11 | 35 |
| 12 | 34 |
| 13 | 34 |
| 14 | 33 |
| 15 | 32 |
| 16 | 32 |
| 17 | 31 |
| 18 | 30 |
| 19 | 29 |
| 20 | 29 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 28 |
| 23 | 27 |
| 24 | 27 |
| 25 | 26 |
| 26 | 26 |
| 27 | 25 |
| 28 | 25 |
| 29 | 24 |
| 30 | 24 |
| 31 | 24 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 91% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 |
| Miserable (%) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 91 | 9 |
| 2 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 4 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 5 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 6 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 7 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 8 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 9 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 10 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 11 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 12 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 13 | 1 | 90 | 9 |
| 14 | 1 | 90 | 9 |
| 15 | 1 | 90 | 9 |
| 16 | 1 | 89 | 10 |
| 17 | 1 | 89 | 10 |
| 18 | 1 | 89 | 10 |
| 19 | 1 | 88 | 11 |
| 20 | 1 | 88 | 11 |
| 21 | 1 | 88 | 11 |
| 22 | 1 | 88 | 11 |
| 23 | 1 | 88 | 11 |
| 24 | 0 | 89 | 11 |
| 25 | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 26 | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 27 | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 28 | 0 | 91 | 9 |
| 29 | 0 | 91 | 9 |
| 30 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
| 31 | 0 | 92 | 8 |
Wind in August
Winds average 12 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of August to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 6:16 AM, and sunset from 6:20 PM to 6:15 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 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 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 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:20 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:20 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:20 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:20 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:20 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:19 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:22 | 6:19 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:22 | 6:19 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:22 | 6:19 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:22 | 6:19 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:19 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:19 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:18 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:18 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:18 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:18 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:18 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:17 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:17 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:17 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:17 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:17 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:16 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:16 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:16 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:16 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:15 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:15 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:16 | 6:15 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.92 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.32 kWh/m² to a high of 6.37 kWh/m² in October across the year — August's 5.92 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ponta de Pedras
None of Ponta de Pedras's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ponta de Pedras's monsoon runs January–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Ponta de Pedras?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Ponta de Pedras for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ponta de Pedras in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Ponta de Pedras sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ponta de Pedras in August
The nearest coast averages about 29°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 27 km away) is warmest in June at about 29°C and coldest in March near 28°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) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Ponta de Pedras 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 Ponta de Pedras peaks around March 14 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 24 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 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | 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 | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ponta de Pedras 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 Ponta de Pedras is worst in November — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (June, 10 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) | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 18 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 21 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 19 | Moderate |
| Nov | 24 | Moderate |
| Dec | 18 | Moderate |
Where is Ponta de Pedras?
Ponta de Pedras sits at 1.4°S, 48.9°W, 5 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Barcarena, 30 km away.
Topography around Ponta de Pedras
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ponta de Pedras.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ponta de Pedras has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 30 m around an average of 11 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 38 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 62 m.
The land around Ponta de Pedras is covered by trees (74%) within 3 km, trees (39%), water (38%) and grassland (20%) within 16 km, and trees (52%), grassland (22%) and water (21%) 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 Ponta de Pedras (-1.3903°, -48.8711°, elevation 5 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).