Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Santa Quiteria do Maranhao features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 27 °C (80 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 19 °C (67 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (103 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1464 mm (57.6 inches) and receives 142 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Santa Quiteria do Maranhao enjoys an average of 3789 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 54 minutes to 12 hours 18 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Santa Quiteria do Maranhao are September, October and November, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 29 to 30 °C (85 - 86 °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, Santa Quiteria do Maranhao experiences 329 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 38°C (101°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
| Mean maximum | 36°C (97°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
37°C (100°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
| Average high | 32°C (91°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
| Daily mean | 28°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
| Average low | 24°C (76°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
| Mean minimum | 23°C (73°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
| Minimum | 22°C (73°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Santa Quiteria do Maranhao, Maranhão, Brazil with other places around the world.
Santa Quiteria do Maranhao usually has the most precipitation in February, March and April, with an average of 26 rainy days and 310 mm (12.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Santa Quiteria do Maranhao are August, September and October. On average, 6 mm (0.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 179 (7.0) | 280 (11.0) | 356 (14.0) | 293 (11.5) | 183 (7.2) | 34 (1.3) | 25 (1.0) | 3 (0.1) | 3 (0.1) | 10 (0.4) | 39 (1.5) | 58 (2.3) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 19 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
The sunniest months in Santa Quiteria do Maranhao are August, September and October, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 23 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Santa Quiteria do Maranhao: January, February and April receive an average of 8 hours 51 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 254 | 261 | 298 | 281 | 318 | 325 | 343 | 347 | 343 | 356 | 334 | 324 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 12h 17m | 12h 12m | 12h 6m | 12h 0m | 11h 56m | 11h 54m | 11h 55m | 11h 59m | 12h 4m | 12h 10m | 12h 15m | 12h 18m |
Santa Quiteria do Maranhao experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in January, March and April, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 14 - 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 Santa Quiteria do Maranhao UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Santa Quiteria do Maranhao. 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 Santa Quiteria do Maranhao'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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