Pontal weather in October
In October, Pontal sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 101 mm of rain across 12.1 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 6th-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 32% of the time in October, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of October to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Pontal's 7th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pontal's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 101 mm
- 12.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:42 AM – 7:12 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Pontal is human settlement in Brazil.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical October day in Pontal reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 36°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) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 19 |
| 2 | 31 | 20 |
| 3 | 31 | 20 |
| 4 | 31 | 20 |
| 5 | 31 | 20 |
| 6 | 31 | 20 |
| 7 | 31 | 20 |
| 8 | 32 | 20 |
| 9 | 32 | 20 |
| 10 | 32 | 20 |
| 11 | 32 | 20 |
| 12 | 32 | 20 |
| 13 | 32 | 20 |
| 14 | 32 | 20 |
| 15 | 32 | 20 |
| 16 | 32 | 20 |
| 17 | 32 | 20 |
| 18 | 32 | 20 |
| 19 | 32 | 21 |
| 20 | 32 | 21 |
| 21 | 31 | 21 |
| 22 | 31 | 21 |
| 23 | 31 | 21 |
| 24 | 31 | 20 |
| 25 | 31 | 20 |
| 26 | 31 | 20 |
| 27 | 31 | 20 |
| 28 | 31 | 20 |
| 29 | 31 | 20 |
| 30 | 31 | 20 |
| 31 | 31 | 20 |
How October really feels in Pontal
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Pontal weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 1st-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 21° | 236 | 21.6 | 13.1 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 30° / 21° | 163 | 17.6 | 12.7 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 30° / 21° | 145 | 17.8 | 12.1 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 29° / 19° | 57 | 8 | 11.5 | 5.7 |
| May | 27° / 16° | 39 | 5.4 | 11 | 7.3 |
| Jun | 27° / 15° | 23 | 2.6 | 10.7 | 8.0 |
| Jul | 27° / 15° | 17 | 2 | 10.9 | 8.0 |
| Aug | 30° / 16° | 17 | 2.4 | 11.3 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 31° / 19° | 58 | 6.5 | 11.9 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 31° / 20° | 101 | 12.1 | 12.5 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 30° / 20° | 149 | 16.6 | 13 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 30° / 21° | 199 | 21.3 | 13.3 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 |
| Cloudier (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 54 | 46 |
| 4 | 54 | 46 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 53 | 47 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 53 | 47 |
| 10 | 53 | 47 |
| 11 | 53 | 47 |
| 12 | 51 | 49 |
| 13 | 51 | 49 |
| 14 | 51 | 49 |
| 15 | 50 | 50 |
| 16 | 50 | 50 |
| 17 | 50 | 50 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 48 | 52 |
| 21 | 47 | 53 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 44 | 56 |
| 24 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 42 | 58 |
| 28 | 41 | 59 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
| 31 | 38 | 62 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Pontal gets around 101 mm of rain over 12.1 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 40% and peaks near 48% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 |
| 2 | 35 |
| 3 | 35 |
| 4 | 35 |
| 5 | 35 |
| 6 | 35 |
| 7 | 36 |
| 8 | 36 |
| 9 | 36 |
| 10 | 36 |
| 11 | 37 |
| 12 | 37 |
| 13 | 38 |
| 14 | 38 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 16 | 39 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 41 |
| 21 | 41 |
| 22 | 42 |
| 23 | 42 |
| 24 | 43 |
| 25 | 43 |
| 26 | 44 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 28 | 45 |
| 29 | 46 |
| 30 | 47 |
| 31 | 48 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the humid band about 33% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 33% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable (%) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Humid (%) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 |
| Muggy (%) | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 21 | 0 |
| 2 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 22 | 0 |
| 3 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 0 |
| 4 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 0 |
| 5 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 0 |
| 6 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 0 |
| 7 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 0 |
| 8 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 0 |
| 9 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 0 |
| 10 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 0 |
| 11 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 12 | 18 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 1 |
| 13 | 17 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 1 |
| 14 | 16 | 22 | 31 | 29 | 1 |
| 15 | 16 | 22 | 32 | 30 | 1 |
| 16 | 14 | 22 | 33 | 30 | 1 |
| 17 | 13 | 21 | 34 | 31 | 1 |
| 18 | 12 | 20 | 35 | 32 | 1 |
| 19 | 11 | 20 | 36 | 33 | 1 |
| 20 | 10 | 19 | 37 | 34 | 1 |
| 21 | 9 | 18 | 37 | 34 | 1 |
| 22 | 8 | 17 | 38 | 35 | 1 |
| 23 | 8 | 16 | 39 | 36 | 1 |
| 24 | 7 | 16 | 39 | 37 | 1 |
| 25 | 7 | 15 | 39 | 38 | 2 |
| 26 | 6 | 14 | 38 | 39 | 2 |
| 27 | 6 | 14 | 38 | 40 | 2 |
| 28 | 6 | 13 | 37 | 42 | 2 |
| 29 | 6 | 13 | 36 | 43 | 2 |
| 30 | 5 | 13 | 35 | 44 | 2 |
| 31 | 5 | 12 | 35 | 45 | 3 |
Wind in October
Winds average 9 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of October to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 36 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:55 AM to 6:33 AM, and sunset from 7:07 PM to 7:19 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:55 | 7:07 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:54 | 7:07 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:54 | 7:07 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:53 | 7:08 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:52 | 7:08 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:51 | 7:08 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:50 | 7:09 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:49 | 7:09 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 6:48 | 7:09 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 6:47 | 7:10 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 6:46 | 7:10 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:46 | 7:10 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:45 | 7:11 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:44 | 7:11 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 6:43 | 7:12 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:42 | 7:12 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 6:42 | 7:12 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 6:41 | 7:13 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 6:40 | 7:13 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 6:39 | 7:14 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 6:39 | 7:14 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 6:38 | 7:14 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 6:37 | 7:15 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 6:37 | 7:15 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 6:36 | 7:16 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 6:35 | 7:16 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 6:35 | 7:17 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 6:34 | 7:17 |
| 29 | 12.7 | 6:34 | 7:18 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 6:33 | 7:18 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 6:33 | 7:19 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.94 kWh/m² to a high of 6 kWh/m² in October across the year — October's 6 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Pontal
None of Pontal's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Pontal's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Pontal?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Pontal for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Pontal in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Pontal sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Pontal 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 Pontal peaks around January 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 6 (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 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Pontal 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 Pontal is worst in September — around 46 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 5.3× the cleanest month (November, 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) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 35 | 46 | 18 | 9 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 35 | Moderate |
| Sep | 46 | Poor |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Pontal?
Pontal sits at 21.0°S, 48.0°W, 531 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Sertãozinho, 14 km away.
Topography around Pontal
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Pontal.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Pontal has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 51 m around an average of 524 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 147 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 591 m.
The land around Pontal is covered by cropland (65%) within 3 km, cropland (76%) within 16 km, and cropland (70%) 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 Pontal (-21.0225°, -48.0372°, elevation 531 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).