Santa Cruz das Palmeiras weather in October
In October, Santa Cruz das Palmeiras sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 106 mm of rain across 13.4 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 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% 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 Santa Cruz das Palmeiras's 7th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Santa Cruz das Palmeiras's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
- 13.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:39 AM – 7:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.6
- out of 10
Santa Cruz das Palmeiras 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 30°C through the month.
A typical October day in Santa Cruz das Palmeiras reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 18 |
| 2 | 30 | 18 |
| 3 | 30 | 18 |
| 4 | 30 | 18 |
| 5 | 30 | 18 |
| 6 | 30 | 18 |
| 7 | 30 | 18 |
| 8 | 30 | 19 |
| 9 | 30 | 19 |
| 10 | 30 | 19 |
| 11 | 30 | 19 |
| 12 | 30 | 19 |
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| 26 | 30 | 19 |
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| 28 | 30 | 19 |
| 29 | 30 | 19 |
| 30 | 30 | 19 |
| 31 | 30 | 19 |
Santa Cruz das Palmeiras 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 | 29° / 21° | 240 | 21.9 | 13.2 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 30° / 20° | 166 | 18.3 | 12.8 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 29° / 20° | 144 | 17.4 | 12.2 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 29° / 18° | 60 | 8.3 | 11.5 | 6.1 |
| May | 26° / 15° | 50 | 6 | 11 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 26° / 14° | 29 | 3.4 | 10.7 | 8.2 |
| Jul | 26° / 13° | 23 | 2.6 | 10.8 | 8.3 |
| Aug | 28° / 15° | 21 | 3.2 | 11.3 | 7.6 |
| Sep | 29° / 17° | 67 | 7.5 | 11.9 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 30° / 19° | 106 | 13.4 | 12.5 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 29° / 19° | 164 | 17.1 | 13 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 29° / 20° | 203 | 21.4 | 13.3 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 53 | 47 |
| 3 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | 52 | 48 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 52 | 48 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 50 | 50 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 47 | 53 |
| 13 | 46 | 54 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 44 | 56 |
| 17 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 41 | 59 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 39 | 61 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 39 | 61 |
| 29 | 38 | 62 |
| 30 | 38 | 62 |
| 31 | 38 | 62 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Santa Cruz das Palmeiras gets around 106 mm of rain over 13.4 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 44% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 |
| 2 | 35 |
| 3 | 35 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 5 | 36 |
| 6 | 36 |
| 7 | 36 |
| 8 | 37 |
| 9 | 37 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 39 |
| 12 | 40 |
| 13 | 41 |
| 14 | 42 |
| 15 | 43 |
| 16 | 44 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 47 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 49 |
| 22 | 49 |
| 23 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 |
| 26 | 50 |
| 27 | 51 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 51 |
| 31 | 52 |
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 39% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 26% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable (%) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Humid (%) | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 |
| Muggy (%) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 27 | 37 | 14 |
| 2 | 22 | 26 | 38 | 14 |
| 3 | 21 | 25 | 39 | 15 |
| 4 | 20 | 25 | 39 | 16 |
| 5 | 20 | 25 | 39 | 16 |
| 6 | 20 | 24 | 39 | 17 |
| 7 | 19 | 24 | 39 | 18 |
| 8 | 19 | 24 | 38 | 19 |
| 9 | 19 | 24 | 38 | 20 |
| 10 | 18 | 23 | 38 | 20 |
| 11 | 18 | 23 | 38 | 21 |
| 12 | 17 | 23 | 38 | 22 |
| 13 | 17 | 23 | 38 | 23 |
| 14 | 16 | 23 | 38 | 24 |
| 15 | 15 | 23 | 38 | 25 |
| 16 | 14 | 23 | 38 | 26 |
| 17 | 13 | 22 | 38 | 27 |
| 18 | 12 | 22 | 38 | 28 |
| 19 | 11 | 22 | 39 | 29 |
| 20 | 10 | 21 | 39 | 30 |
| 21 | 9 | 21 | 39 | 31 |
| 22 | 8 | 20 | 40 | 32 |
| 23 | 8 | 20 | 40 | 32 |
| 24 | 8 | 19 | 40 | 33 |
| 25 | 7 | 19 | 40 | 33 |
| 26 | 7 | 18 | 40 | 34 |
| 27 | 7 | 18 | 40 | 35 |
| 28 | 7 | 18 | 40 | 36 |
| 29 | 7 | 17 | 40 | 36 |
| 30 | 7 | 17 | 39 | 37 |
| 31 | 6 | 16 | 39 | 38 |
Wind in October
Winds average 9 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 9 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | 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 6:52 AM to 6:28 AM, and sunset from 7:04 PM to 7:17 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 | 12.5 | 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 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:52 | 7:04 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:51 | 7:04 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:50 | 7:05 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:49 | 7:05 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:48 | 7:05 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:47 | 7:06 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:46 | 7:06 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:45 | 7:06 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 6:45 | 7:07 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 6:44 | 7:07 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 6:43 | 7:07 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:42 | 7:08 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 6:41 | 7:08 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:40 | 7:09 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 6:39 | 7:09 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:39 | 7:09 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 6:38 | 7:10 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 6:37 | 7:10 |
| 19 | 12.6 | 6:36 | 7:11 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 6:36 | 7:11 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 6:35 | 7:12 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 6:34 | 7:12 |
| 23 | 12.7 | 6:33 | 7:13 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 6:33 | 7:13 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 6:32 | 7:13 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 6:31 | 7:14 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 6:31 | 7:14 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 6:30 | 7:15 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 6:30 | 7:16 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 6:29 | 7:16 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 6:28 | 7:17 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.96 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.87 kWh/m² to a high of 5.96 kWh/m² in October across the year — October's 5.96 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 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 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.0 | 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 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Santa Cruz das Palmeiras
None of Santa Cruz das Palmeiras's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Santa Cruz das Palmeiras's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Santa Cruz das Palmeiras?
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 Santa Cruz das Palmeiras for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Santa Cruz das Palmeiras in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Santa Cruz das Palmeiras sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
UV index in Santa Cruz das Palmeiras 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 Santa Cruz das Palmeiras peaks around January 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 11 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 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | 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 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Santa Cruz das Palmeiras 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 Santa Cruz das Palmeiras is worst in September — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.2× the cleanest month (November, 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) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 32 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Santa Cruz das Palmeiras?
Santa Cruz das Palmeiras sits at 21.8°S, 47.2°W, 655 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Tambaú, 14 km away.
Topography around Santa Cruz das Palmeiras
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Santa Cruz das Palmeiras.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Santa Cruz das Palmeiras has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 131 m around an average of 664 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 433 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,124 m.
The land around Santa Cruz das Palmeiras is covered by cropland (60%) within 3 km, cropland (60%) and trees (30%) within 16 km, and cropland (41%) and trees (37%) 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 Santa Cruz das Palmeiras (-21.8269°, -47.2486°, elevation 655 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).