Climate Insights for Afonso Cunha
Região Geográfica Intermediária de Caxias, Maranhão, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Afonso Cunha is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,437 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 407 mm of rainfall. Afonso Cunha sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Afonso Cunha is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 56.6 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 16 in of rainfall. Afonso Cunha sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Afonso Cunha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 36°C. October is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Afonso Cunha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 97°F. October is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 86°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 81°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Afonso Cunha is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,437 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 407 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2 mm. That's 404 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Afonso Cunha is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 16 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.1 in. That's 15.9 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Afonso Cunha is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Afonso Cunha is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Afonso Cunha based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Afonso Cunha based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.