Pontes e Lacerda weather in May
In May, Pontes e Lacerda sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 43 mm of rain across 8.7 wet days and about 11.3 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of May to 11 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Pontes e Lacerda's 5th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pontes e Lacerda's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 43 mm
- 8.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min
- 7:15 AM – 6:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.8
- out of 10
Pontes e Lacerda is settlement in Brazil.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical May day in Pontes e Lacerda reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 30 | 20 |
| 2 | 29 | 20 |
| 3 | 29 | 20 |
| 4 | 29 | 20 |
| 5 | 29 | 20 |
| 6 | 29 | 20 |
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| 27 | 28 | 19 |
| 28 | 28 | 19 |
| 29 | 28 | 19 |
| 30 | 28 | 19 |
| 31 | 28 | 19 |
How May really feels in Pontes e Lacerda
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May 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.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Pontes e Lacerda weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 12th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 220 | 26 | 12.8 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 216 | 24.5 | 12.5 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 30° / 22° | 175 | 24.4 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 30° / 21° | 96 | 15.6 | 11.7 | 4.3 |
| May | 29° / 19° | 43 | 8.7 | 11.3 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 29° / 18° | 11 | 2.5 | 11.1 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 30° / 17° | 8 | 1.6 | 11.2 | 6.6 |
| Aug | 32° / 19° | 13 | 3 | 11.5 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 33° / 21° | 45 | 7.6 | 11.9 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 33° / 22° | 102 | 16.5 | 12.3 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 31° / 22° | 150 | 20 | 12.7 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 31° / 22° | 194 | 23.7 | 12.9 | 3.1 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 46%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 |
| Cloudier (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 36 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 54 | 46 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 52 | 48 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 51 | 49 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 50 | 50 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 50 | 50 |
| 13 | 50 | 50 |
| 14 | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | 51 | 49 |
| 16 | 51 | 49 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 53 | 47 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 55 | 45 |
| 22 | 55 | 45 |
| 23 | 56 | 44 |
| 24 | 57 | 43 |
| 25 | 58 | 42 |
| 26 | 59 | 41 |
| 27 | 60 | 40 |
| 28 | 61 | 39 |
| 29 | 63 | 37 |
| 30 | 63 | 37 |
| 31 | 64 | 36 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Pontes e Lacerda gets around 43 mm of rain over 8.7 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 28% and peaks near 33% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 |
| 2 | 33 |
| 3 | 32 |
| 4 | 32 |
| 5 | 31 |
| 6 | 31 |
| 7 | 31 |
| 8 | 32 |
| 9 | 32 |
| 10 | 32 |
| 11 | 31 |
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| 15 | 30 |
| 16 | 30 |
| 17 | 30 |
| 18 | 29 |
| 19 | 28 |
| 20 | 27 |
| 21 | 27 |
| 22 | 26 |
| 23 | 25 |
| 24 | 24 |
| 25 | 23 |
| 26 | 22 |
| 27 | 21 |
| 28 | 20 |
| 29 | 19 |
| 30 | 18 |
| 31 | 17 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 44% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 75% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Muggy (%) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| Oppressive (%) | 62 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 62 | 1 |
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 61 | 1 |
| 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 59 | 1 |
| 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 24 | 57 | 1 |
| 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 56 | 1 |
| 6 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 54 | 1 |
| 7 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 26 | 54 | 0 |
| 8 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 27 | 52 | 0 |
| 9 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 27 | 52 | 0 |
| 10 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 28 | 50 | 0 |
| 11 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 28 | 49 | 0 |
| 12 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 28 | 48 | 0 |
| 13 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 47 | 0 |
| 14 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 46 | 0 |
| 15 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 45 | 0 |
| 16 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 30 | 45 | 0 |
| 17 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 44 | 0 |
| 18 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 43 | 0 |
| 19 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 31 | 42 | 0 |
| 20 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 31 | 41 | 0 |
| 21 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 32 | 40 | 0 |
| 22 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 32 | 39 | 0 |
| 23 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 33 | 38 | 0 |
| 24 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 34 | 37 | 0 |
| 25 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 26 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 35 | 34 | 0 |
| 27 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 36 | 33 | 0 |
| 28 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 37 | 31 | 0 |
| 29 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 38 | 30 | 0 |
| 30 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 39 | 28 | 0 |
| 31 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 40 | 27 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 7 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 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 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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 | |
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| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of May to 11 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 7:11 AM to 7:20 AM, and sunset from 6:38 PM to 6:30 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 7:11 | 6:38 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 7:11 | 6:38 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 7:11 | 6:37 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 7:11 | 6:37 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 7:12 | 6:36 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 7:12 | 6:36 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 7:12 | 6:36 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 7:12 | 6:35 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 7:13 | 6:35 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 7:13 | 6:34 |
| 11 | 11.3 | 7:13 | 6:34 |
| 12 | 11.3 | 7:14 | 6:34 |
| 13 | 11.3 | 7:14 | 6:33 |
| 14 | 11.3 | 7:14 | 6:33 |
| 15 | 11.3 | 7:14 | 6:33 |
| 16 | 11.3 | 7:15 | 6:32 |
| 17 | 11.3 | 7:15 | 6:32 |
| 18 | 11.3 | 7:15 | 6:32 |
| 19 | 11.3 | 7:16 | 6:32 |
| 20 | 11.3 | 7:16 | 6:31 |
| 21 | 11.2 | 7:16 | 6:31 |
| 22 | 11.2 | 7:17 | 6:31 |
| 23 | 11.2 | 7:17 | 6:31 |
| 24 | 11.2 | 7:17 | 6:31 |
| 25 | 11.2 | 7:18 | 6:30 |
| 26 | 11.2 | 7:18 | 6:30 |
| 27 | 11.2 | 7:18 | 6:30 |
| 28 | 11.2 | 7:19 | 6:30 |
| 29 | 11.2 | 7:19 | 6:30 |
| 30 | 11.2 | 7:19 | 6:30 |
| 31 | 11.2 | 7:20 | 6:30 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.29 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.28 kWh/m² to a high of 5.9 kWh/m² in October across the year — May's 4.29 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| 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 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Pontes e Lacerda
None of Pontes e Lacerda's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Pontes e Lacerda's monsoon runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Pontes e Lacerda?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Pontes e Lacerda for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Pontes e Lacerda in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Pontes e Lacerda sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Pontes e Lacerda in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Pontes e Lacerda peaks around January 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near September 14 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 3 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Pontes e Lacerda in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Pontes e Lacerda is worst in September — around 70 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 9.2× the cleanest month (April, 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) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 43 | 70 | 24 | 13 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 43 | Poor |
| Sep | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Pontes e Lacerda?
Pontes e Lacerda sits at 15.2°S, 59.3°W, 247 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade, 70 km away.
Topography around Pontes e Lacerda
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Pontes e Lacerda.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Pontes e Lacerda has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 213 m around an average of 259 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 442 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 765 m.
The land around Pontes e Lacerda is covered by trees (33%), grassland (32%) and artificial surfaces (27%) within 3 km, grassland (51%) and trees (36%) within 16 km, and grassland (52%) and trees (39%) 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 Pontes e Lacerda (-15.2261°, -59.3353°, elevation 247 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).