São José do Rio Preto weather in December
In December, São José do Rio Preto sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 234 mm of rain across 23.1 wet days and about 13.2 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-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 14% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 12 min at the start of December to 13 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is São José do Rio Preto's 11th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see São José do Rio Preto's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 234 mm
- 23.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 18 min
- 6:36 AM – 7:51 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.85 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
São José do Rio Preto is human settlement in Brazil.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM2.5 14.8 µg/m³ · 2019
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical December day in São José do Rio Preto reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 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 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 30 | 21 |
| 2 | 30 | 21 |
| 3 | 30 | 21 |
| 4 | 30 | 21 |
| 5 | 30 | 21 |
| 6 | 30 | 21 |
| 7 | 30 | 21 |
| 8 | 30 | 21 |
| 9 | 30 | 21 |
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| 12 | 30 | 21 |
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| 26 | 30 | 22 |
| 27 | 30 | 22 |
| 28 | 30 | 22 |
| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 30 | 22 |
How December really feels in São José do Rio Preto
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December 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 December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
São José do Rio Preto weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 22° | 272 | 23.5 | 13.1 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 202 | 20.7 | 12.7 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 30° / 21° | 185 | 20.1 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 29° / 20° | 70 | 9.5 | 11.5 | 5.6 |
| May | 27° / 17° | 47 | 5 | 11 | 7.4 |
| Jun | 27° / 16° | 26 | 3.1 | 10.8 | 7.9 |
| Jul | 27° / 16° | 15 | 2.3 | 10.9 | 8.0 |
| Aug | 30° / 17° | 19 | 2.6 | 11.3 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 31° / 19° | 59 | 7 | 11.9 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 31° / 21° | 119 | 13 | 12.5 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 30° / 21° | 172 | 17.6 | 13 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 30° / 21° | 234 | 23.1 | 13.2 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 71%.
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| Clearer (%) | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Cloudier (%) | 69 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 69 |
| 2 | 31 | 69 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 28 | 72 |
| 6 | 28 | 72 |
| 7 | 27 | 73 |
| 8 | 27 | 73 |
| 9 | 28 | 72 |
| 10 | 27 | 73 |
| 11 | 27 | 73 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 28 | 72 |
| 14 | 30 | 70 |
| 15 | 30 | 70 |
| 16 | 31 | 69 |
| 17 | 30 | 70 |
| 18 | 31 | 69 |
| 19 | 32 | 68 |
| 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 32 | 68 |
| 22 | 31 | 69 |
| 23 | 30 | 70 |
| 24 | 30 | 70 |
| 25 | 29 | 71 |
| 26 | 29 | 71 |
| 27 | 28 | 72 |
| 28 | 27 | 73 |
| 29 | 27 | 73 |
| 30 | 26 | 74 |
| 31 | 26 | 74 |
Chance of precipitation in December
São José do Rio Preto gets around 234 mm of rain over 23.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 74% and peaks near 76% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 68 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 |
| 2 | 69 |
| 3 | 71 |
| 4 | 72 |
| 5 | 73 |
| 6 | 74 |
| 7 | 74 |
| 8 | 75 |
| 9 | 75 |
| 10 | 75 |
| 11 | 75 |
| 12 | 75 |
| 13 | 75 |
| 14 | 74 |
| 15 | 74 |
| 16 | 74 |
| 17 | 74 |
| 18 | 74 |
| 19 | 74 |
| 20 | 74 |
| 21 | 74 |
| 22 | 74 |
| 23 | 74 |
| 24 | 74 |
| 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 75 |
| 27 | 75 |
| 28 | 76 |
| 29 | 76 |
| 30 | 76 |
| 31 | 76 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 47% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 93% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 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 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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 |
| Humid (%) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 |
| Oppressive (%) | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 47 | 36 |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 47 | 38 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 46 | 40 |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 45 | 42 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 45 | 43 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 44 | 44 |
| 7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 44 | 45 |
| 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 44 | 46 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 44 | 47 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 45 | 47 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 45 | 47 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 45 | 47 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 46 | 47 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 46 | 47 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 46 | 47 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 47 | 47 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 47 | 47 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 48 | 46 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 48 | 46 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 48 | 46 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 48 | 47 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 48 | 47 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 48 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 49 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 46 | 50 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 51 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 52 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 44 | 53 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 54 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 55 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 56 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December.
Across December, 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 | 9 | 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 | 9 | 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 December
Daylight runs from about 13 h 12 min at the start of December to 13 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:32 AM to 6:43 AM, and sunset from 7:42 PM to 7:58 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:42 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:58 | 7:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.2 | 6:32 | 7:42 |
| 2 | 13.2 | 6:32 | 7:43 |
| 3 | 13.2 | 6:32 | 7:44 |
| 4 | 13.2 | 6:33 | 7:44 |
| 5 | 13.2 | 6:33 | 7:45 |
| 6 | 13.2 | 6:33 | 7:46 |
| 7 | 13.2 | 6:33 | 7:46 |
| 8 | 13.2 | 6:33 | 7:47 |
| 9 | 13.2 | 6:34 | 7:47 |
| 10 | 13.2 | 6:34 | 7:48 |
| 11 | 13.2 | 6:34 | 7:49 |
| 12 | 13.2 | 6:35 | 7:49 |
| 13 | 13.2 | 6:35 | 7:50 |
| 14 | 13.3 | 6:35 | 7:50 |
| 15 | 13.3 | 6:36 | 7:51 |
| 16 | 13.3 | 6:36 | 7:51 |
| 17 | 13.3 | 6:36 | 7:52 |
| 18 | 13.3 | 6:37 | 7:52 |
| 19 | 13.3 | 6:37 | 7:53 |
| 20 | 13.3 | 6:38 | 7:53 |
| 21 | 13.3 | 6:38 | 7:54 |
| 22 | 13.3 | 6:39 | 7:54 |
| 23 | 13.3 | 6:39 | 7:55 |
| 24 | 13.3 | 6:39 | 7:55 |
| 25 | 13.3 | 6:40 | 7:56 |
| 26 | 13.3 | 6:41 | 7:56 |
| 27 | 13.3 | 6:41 | 7:57 |
| 28 | 13.3 | 6:42 | 7:57 |
| 29 | 13.3 | 6:42 | 7:57 |
| 30 | 13.3 | 6:43 | 7:58 |
| 31 | 13.2 | 6:43 | 7:58 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.85 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.93 kWh/m² to a high of 6.1 kWh/m² in October across the year — December's 5.85 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for São José do Rio Preto
In December, São José do Rio Preto sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
São José do Rio Preto's monsoon runs November–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit São José do Rio Preto?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in São José do Rio Preto.
What to pack for São José do Rio Preto in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, São José do Rio Preto sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 23 days see rain.
UV index in São José do Rio Preto in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 14 (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 Rio Preto peaks around January 22 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 7 (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 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in São José do Rio Preto in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in São José do Rio Preto is worst in September — around 30 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.1× the cleanest month (November, 10 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to São José do Rio Preto's WHO annual average of 14.8 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 30 | 19 | 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 | 12 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 30 | Moderate |
| Oct | 19 | Moderate |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is São José do Rio Preto?
São José do Rio Preto sits at 20.8°S, 49.4°W, 505 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Bady Bassitt, 13 km away.
Topography around São José do Rio Preto
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of São José do Rio Preto.
Within 3 km, the terrain around São José do Rio Preto has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 96 m around an average of 515 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 168 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 295 m.
The land around São José do Rio Preto is covered by artificial surfaces (83%) within 3 km, cropland (41%), trees (22%) and grassland (21%) within 16 km, and cropland (62%) 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 Rio Preto (-20.8197°, -49.3794°, elevation 505 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).