Monthly climate in Penalva, Maranhão, Brazil

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Penalva features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 27 °C (80 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 21 °C (70 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1992 mm (78.4 inches) and receives 199 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Penalva enjoys an average of 3568 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 55 minutes to 12 hours 17 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Penalva, Maranhão, Brazil §

The warmest months in Penalva are September, October and November, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 28 to 29 °C (83 - 84 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in February, March and April, when daily mean temperatures range from 27 to 27 °C (80 - 81 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Penalva experiences 329 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Penalva, Maranhão, Brazil. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 34°C
(93°F)
33°C
(92°F)
34°C
(93°F)
34°C
(93°F)
33°C
(92°F)
33°C
(91°F)
32°C
(90°F)
34°C
(93°F)
35°C
(95°F)
36°C
(97°F)
35°C
(96°F)
36°C
(98°F)
Mean maximum 33°C
(92°F)
33°C
(91°F)
33°C
(91°F)
33°C
(91°F)
33°C
(91°F)
32°C
(90°F)
32°C
(90°F)
33°C
(92°F)
34°C
(94°F)
35°C
(95°F)
34°C
(94°F)
34°C
(93°F)
Average high 31°C
(88°F)
30°C
(87°F)
30°C
(87°F)
31°C
(87°F)
31°C
(88°F)
31°C
(88°F)
31°C
(88°F)
32°C
(89°F)
33°C
(91°F)
33°C
(92°F)
33°C
(91°F)
32°C
(90°F)
Daily mean 27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(80°F)
27°C
(80°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(81°F)
27°C
(81°F)
28°C
(82°F)
28°C
(83°F)
29°C
(84°F)
28°C
(83°F)
28°C
(82°F)
Average low 24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(76°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(75°F)
25°C
(76°F)
25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(77°F)
25°C
(77°F)
Mean minimum 23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
22°C
(71°F)
22°C
(72°F)
23°C
(74°F)
24°C
(75°F)
24°C
(75°F)
23°C
(74°F)
Minimum 23°C
(73°F)
23°C
(73°F)
23°C
(73°F)
22°C
(72°F)
22°C
(73°F)
22°C
(71°F)
21°C
(70°F)
21°C
(70°F)
22°C
(72°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(74°F)
23°C
(73°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Penalva, Maranhão, Brazil §

Penalva usually has the most precipitation in February, March and April, with an average of 28 rainy days and 386 mm (15.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Penalva are August, September and October. On average, 25 mm (1.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Penalva, Maranhão, Brazil. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 208 (8.2) 335 (13.2) 407 (16.0) 415 (16.3) 212 (8.4) 88 (3.5) 53 (2.1) 23 (0.9) 18 (0.7) 35 (1.4) 82 (3.2) 116 (4.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 24 26 30 29 24 15 8 4 2 7 11 19

Monthly sunshine hours in Penalva, Maranhão, Brazil §

The sunniest months in Penalva are July, August and October, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 4 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Penalva: January, February and April receive an average of 7 hours 53 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Penalva, Maranhão, Brazil. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 230 228 254 251 300 319 340 345 337 344 311 303
Mean daily daylight hours 12h 16m 12h 11m 12h 6m 12h 1m 11h 57m 11h 55m 11h 56m 11h 59m 12h 4m 12h 10m 12h 15m 12h 17m

Solar UV radiation in Penalva, Maranhão, Brazil §

Penalva experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in January, March and April, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 15 - 16, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. June, July and October are in the Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 12. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Penalva UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Penalva, Maranhão, Brazil. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 15 14 16 15 13 12 11 13 13 12 13 13

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Penalva, Maranhão, Brazil

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Penalva. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Penalva's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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