São Francisco weather in October
In October, São Francisco sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 63 mm of rain across 7.4 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 6th-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 39% of the time in October, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is São Francisco's 7th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see São Francisco's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- 7.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 6:34 AM – 6:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
São Francisco is town in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical October day in São Francisco reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and about 3°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 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 22 |
| 2 | 34 | 22 |
| 3 | 34 | 22 |
| 4 | 34 | 22 |
| 5 | 34 | 22 |
| 6 | 34 | 22 |
| 7 | 34 | 22 |
| 8 | 34 | 22 |
| 9 | 34 | 22 |
| 10 | 34 | 22 |
| 11 | 34 | 22 |
| 12 | 34 | 22 |
| 13 | 34 | 22 |
| 14 | 34 | 23 |
| 15 | 34 | 23 |
| 16 | 34 | 23 |
| 17 | 34 | 23 |
| 18 | 34 | 23 |
| 19 | 34 | 23 |
| 20 | 34 | 23 |
| 21 | 34 | 23 |
| 22 | 33 | 23 |
| 23 | 33 | 23 |
| 24 | 33 | 23 |
| 25 | 33 | 23 |
| 26 | 33 | 23 |
| 27 | 33 | 23 |
| 28 | 33 | 23 |
| 29 | 33 | 22 |
| 30 | 33 | 22 |
| 31 | 32 | 22 |
How October really feels in São Francisco
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.
São Francisco 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 | 31° / 22° | 138 | 14.2 | 12.8 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 31° / 22° | 103 | 12 | 12.5 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 31° / 22° | 123 | 13.4 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 31° / 21° | 43 | 6.7 | 11.7 | 4.9 |
| May | 30° / 20° | 11 | 2.2 | 11.3 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 30° / 19° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.1 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 30° / 18° | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 6.6 |
| Aug | 31° / 19° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.5 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 33° / 21° | 10 | 1.8 | 11.9 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 34° / 22° | 63 | 7.4 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 31° / 22° | 166 | 15.9 | 12.7 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 31° / 22° | 176 | 16.7 | 12.9 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 | 35 |
| 2 | 65 | 35 |
| 3 | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 63 | 37 |
| 8 | 64 | 36 |
| 9 | 64 | 36 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 63 | 37 |
| 13 | 62 | 38 |
| 14 | 62 | 38 |
| 15 | 61 | 39 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 59 | 41 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 56 | 44 |
| 20 | 55 | 45 |
| 21 | 55 | 45 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 51 | 49 |
| 24 | 49 | 51 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 45 | 55 |
| 28 | 44 | 56 |
| 29 | 44 | 56 |
| 30 | 42 | 58 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in October
São Francisco gets around 63 mm of rain over 7.4 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 24% and peaks near 42% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 16 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 9 | 17 |
| 10 | 17 |
| 11 | 17 |
| 12 | 18 |
| 13 | 18 |
| 14 | 19 |
| 15 | 19 |
| 16 | 20 |
| 17 | 20 |
| 18 | 21 |
| 19 | 23 |
| 20 | 24 |
| 21 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 |
| 23 | 30 |
| 24 | 32 |
| 25 | 33 |
| 26 | 35 |
| 27 | 37 |
| 28 | 38 |
| 29 | 39 |
| 30 | 41 |
| 31 | 42 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the comfortable band about 28% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 22% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable (%) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Humid (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Muggy (%) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 33 | 27 | 11 | 0 |
| 2 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 11 | 0 |
| 3 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 12 | 0 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 0 |
| 5 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 0 |
| 6 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 13 | 0 |
| 7 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 13 | 0 |
| 8 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 13 | 0 |
| 9 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 14 | 1 |
| 10 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 1 |
| 11 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 1 |
| 12 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 1 |
| 13 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 15 | 1 |
| 14 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 1 |
| 15 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 2 |
| 16 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 2 |
| 17 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 2 |
| 18 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 3 |
| 22 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 3 |
| 23 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 4 |
| 24 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 4 |
| 25 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 4 |
| 26 | 14 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 4 |
| 27 | 13 | 25 | 26 | 32 | 5 |
| 28 | 12 | 24 | 26 | 33 | 5 |
| 29 | 11 | 23 | 26 | 35 | 5 |
| 30 | 10 | 22 | 26 | 36 | 5 |
| 31 | 9 | 21 | 26 | 38 | 6 |
Wind in October
Winds average 10 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 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 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 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 | 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 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:44 AM to 6:26 AM, and sunset from 6:53 PM to 7:00 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:44 | 6:53 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:43 | 6:53 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:43 | 6:53 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:42 | 6:53 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:41 | 6:53 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:40 | 6:53 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:40 | 6:54 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:39 | 6:54 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:38 | 6:54 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:37 | 6:54 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:37 | 6:54 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:36 | 6:55 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:35 | 6:55 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 6:35 | 6:55 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 6:34 | 6:55 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 6:34 | 6:55 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 6:33 | 6:56 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 6:32 | 6:56 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 6:32 | 6:56 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 6:31 | 6:57 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 6:31 | 6:57 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 6:30 | 6:57 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 6:30 | 6:57 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 6:29 | 6:58 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 6:28 | 6:58 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 6:28 | 6:58 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 6:28 | 6:59 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 6:27 | 6:59 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 6:27 | 6:59 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 6:26 | 7:00 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 6:26 | 7:00 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.4 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.54 kWh/m² to a high of 6.4 kWh/m² in October across the year — October's 6.4 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for São Francisco
None of São Francisco's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
São Francisco's rainy season runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit São Francisco?
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 São Francisco. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for São Francisco in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, São Francisco sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in São Francisco in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in São Francisco peaks around February 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 11 at about 8 (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) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is São Francisco?
São Francisco sits at 15.9°S, 44.9°W, 465 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Brasília de Minas, 54 km away.
Topography around São Francisco
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of São Francisco.
Within 3 km, the terrain around São Francisco has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 68 m around an average of 473 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 258 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 474 m.
The land around São Francisco is covered by grassland (27%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 3 km, shrubs (34%), grassland (28%) and trees (24%) within 16 km, and shrubs (49%), grassland (24%) and trees (23%) 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 São Francisco (-15.9486°, -44.8644°, elevation 465 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. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).