São José do Norte weather in March
In March, São José do Norte sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 92 mm of rain across 10 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in March, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of March to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is São José do Norte's 2nd-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see São José do Norte's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 92 mm
- 10 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 7:31 AM – 7:45 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 22 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.04 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.1
- out of 10
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical March day in São José do Norte reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C cooler than February and about 2°C warmer than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 23 |
| 2 | 24 | 23 |
| 3 | 24 | 23 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 |
| 6 | 24 | 22 |
| 7 | 24 | 22 |
| 8 | 24 | 22 |
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| 25 | 23 | 21 |
| 26 | 23 | 21 |
| 27 | 23 | 21 |
| 28 | 23 | 21 |
| 29 | 23 | 21 |
| 30 | 23 | 21 |
| 31 | 23 | 21 |
São José do Norte weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 22° | 87 | 8.6 | 13.9 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 24° / 23° | 84 | 9.7 | 13.2 | 7.0 |
| Mar | 24° / 22° | 92 | 10 | 12.2 | 7.1 |
| Apr | 21° / 19° | 113 | 10.2 | 11.2 | 6.6 |
| May | 19° / 16° | 104 | 9.7 | 10.4 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 16° / 14° | 110 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 5.0 |
| Jul | 15° / 12° | 112 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 15° / 13° | 108 | 9.7 | 10.8 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 16° / 14° | 125 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 5.1 |
| Oct | 18° / 17° | 129 | 10.2 | 12.8 | 6.0 |
| Nov | 21° / 19° | 87 | 7.7 | 13.6 | 6.8 |
| Dec | 23° / 21° | 86 | 7.8 | 14.1 | 7.3 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%.
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| Clearer (%) | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 |
| Cloudier (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 38 |
| 2 | 62 | 38 |
| 3 | 62 | 38 |
| 4 | 62 | 38 |
| 5 | 62 | 38 |
| 6 | 62 | 38 |
| 7 | 63 | 37 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 63 | 37 |
| 13 | 63 | 37 |
| 14 | 63 | 37 |
| 15 | 63 | 37 |
| 16 | 63 | 37 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 |
| 18 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 62 | 38 |
| 24 | 62 | 38 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 61 | 39 |
| 27 | 62 | 38 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
| 31 | 61 | 39 |
Chance of precipitation in March
São José do Norte gets around 92 mm of rain over 10 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 32% and peaks near 36% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 |
| 2 | 35 |
| 3 | 35 |
| 4 | 34 |
| 5 | 34 |
| 6 | 34 |
| 7 | 33 |
| 8 | 33 |
| 9 | 32 |
| 10 | 32 |
| 11 | 32 |
| 12 | 31 |
| 13 | 32 |
| 14 | 32 |
| 15 | 32 |
| 16 | 32 |
| 17 | 32 |
| 18 | 32 |
| 19 | 32 |
| 20 | 32 |
| 21 | 32 |
| 22 | 32 |
| 23 | 32 |
| 24 | 32 |
| 25 | 32 |
| 26 | 32 |
| 27 | 32 |
| 28 | 32 |
| 29 | 32 |
| 30 | 31 |
| 31 | 31 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the muggy band about 37% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 60% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Humid (%) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Muggy (%) | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 |
| Oppressive (%) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 36 | 30 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 36 | 30 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 35 | 30 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 35 | 30 | 2 |
| 5 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 34 | 30 | 2 |
| 6 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 34 | 31 | 2 |
| 7 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 33 | 31 | 2 |
| 8 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 33 | 31 | 2 |
| 9 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 33 | 31 | 2 |
| 10 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 33 | 31 | 2 |
| 11 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 33 | 30 | 1 |
| 12 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 34 | 30 | 1 |
| 13 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 34 | 29 | 1 |
| 14 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 34 | 28 | 1 |
| 15 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 35 | 26 | 1 |
| 16 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 35 | 25 | 1 |
| 17 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 36 | 23 | 0 |
| 18 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 37 | 21 | 0 |
| 19 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 37 | 20 | 0 |
| 20 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 38 | 18 | 0 |
| 21 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 17 | 0 |
| 22 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 16 | 0 |
| 23 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 40 | 14 | 0 |
| 24 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 40 | 13 | 0 |
| 25 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 41 | 12 | 0 |
| 26 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 41 | 12 | 0 |
| 27 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 41 | 11 | 0 |
| 28 | 10 | 14 | 25 | 41 | 11 | 0 |
| 29 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 41 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 | 11 | 14 | 24 | 40 | 11 | 0 |
| 31 | 11 | 15 | 24 | 40 | 11 | 0 |
Wind in March
Winds average 22 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 22 km/h on the calmest days to 22 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
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| 1 | 22 | breezy |
| 2 | 22 | breezy |
| 3 | 22 | breezy |
| 4 | 22 | breezy |
| 5 | 22 | breezy |
| 6 | 22 | breezy |
| 7 | 22 | breezy |
| 8 | 22 | breezy |
| 9 | 22 | breezy |
| 10 | 22 | breezy |
| 11 | 22 | breezy |
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| 20 | 22 | breezy |
| 21 | 22 | breezy |
| 22 | 22 | breezy |
| 23 | 22 | breezy |
| 24 | 22 | breezy |
| 25 | 22 | breezy |
| 26 | 22 | breezy |
| 27 | 22 | breezy |
| 28 | 22 | breezy |
| 29 | 22 | breezy |
| 30 | 22 | breezy |
| 31 | 22 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of March to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:19 AM to 7:41 AM, and sunset from 8:04 PM to 7:25 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:41 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:04 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:25 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 7:19 | 8:04 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 7:20 | 8:02 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 7:21 | 8:01 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 7:22 | 8:00 |
| 5 | 12.6 | 7:22 | 7:59 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 7:23 | 7:58 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 7:24 | 7:56 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 7:25 | 7:55 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 7:25 | 7:54 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 7:26 | 7:53 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 7:27 | 7:52 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 7:28 | 7:50 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 7:28 | 7:49 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 7:29 | 7:48 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 7:30 | 7:46 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 7:31 | 7:45 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 7:31 | 7:44 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 7:32 | 7:43 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 7:33 | 7:41 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 7:33 | 7:40 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 7:34 | 7:39 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 7:35 | 7:37 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 7:35 | 7:36 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 7:36 | 7:35 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 7:37 | 7:33 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 7:38 | 7:32 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 7:38 | 7:31 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 7:39 | 7:29 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 7:40 | 7:28 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 7:40 | 7:27 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 7:41 | 7:25 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.04 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.38 kWh/m² to a high of 7.08 kWh/m² in December across the year — March's 5.04 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| 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 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.4 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit São José do Norte?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is one of the better times to visit São José do Norte for general sightseeing.
What to pack for São José do Norte in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, São José do Norte sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 22°C. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear, sun protection and a windbreaker. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near São José do Norte in March
The nearest coast averages about 24°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in February at about 24°C and coldest in July near 14°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Nov 18 to May 4 — about 5.5 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 24 | Warm |
| Mar | 24 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 22 | Refreshing |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 16 | Cool |
| Jul | 14 | Bracing |
| Aug | 14 | Bracing |
| Sep | 15 | Cool |
| Oct | 18 | Cool |
| Nov | 20 | Cool |
| Dec | 22 | Refreshing |
UV index in São José do Norte in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March 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 São José do Norte peaks around January 16 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 3 (moderate).
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) | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 3 | Moderate |
| Jul | 3 | Moderate |
| Aug | 5 | Moderate |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 7 | Very high |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is São José do Norte?
São José do Norte sits at 32.0°S, 52.0°W, 7 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Rio Grande, 6.0 km away.
Topography around São José do Norte
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of São José do Norte.
Within 3 km, the terrain around São José do Norte has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 17 m around an average of 3 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 33 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 346 m.
The land around São José do Norte is covered by water (46%) and grassland (32%) within 3 km, water (57%) within 16 km, and water (50%) 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 José do Norte (-32.0147°, -52.0417°, elevation 7 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. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).