Climate Insights for Alto da Cruz

Região Geográfica Intermediária de Santa Inês-Bacabal, Maranhão, Brazil

Hottest
September
36°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
July
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
March
361 mm rain14.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alto da Cruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,560 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 361 mm of rainfall. Alto da Cruz sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Alto da Cruz is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 61.4 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 14.2 in of rainfall. Alto da Cruz sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°FebMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°MarMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°AprMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°MayMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°JulMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 22°AugMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 23°SepMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 24°OctMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 25°NovMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 25°DecMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 92°FAverage: 82°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 96°FAverage: 85°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 96°FAverage: 85°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 94°FAverage: 84°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°F
Max
Average
Min

Alto da Cruz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 36°C. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 28°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Alto da Cruz sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°F to 96°F. September is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 85°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 82°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 252mmFebPrecipitation: 303mmMarPrecipitation: 361mmAprPrecipitation: 257mmMayPrecipitation: 106mmJunPrecipitation: 29mmJulPrecipitation: 17mmAugPrecipitation: 9mmSepPrecipitation: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 24mmNovPrecipitation: 62mmDecPrecipitation: 129mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.9inFebPrecipitation: 11.9inMarPrecipitation: 14.2inAprPrecipitation: 10.1inMayPrecipitation: 4.2inJunPrecipitation: 1.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 1inNovPrecipitation: 2.4inDecPrecipitation: 5.1in
Precipitation

Alto da Cruz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,560 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 361 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 9 mm. That's 352 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.Alto da Cruz is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 61.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 14.2 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.4 in. That's 13.9 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Alto da Cruz 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.Alto da Cruz 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 Alto da Cruz 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 Alto da Cruz 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C75 °F
31 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
252 mm9.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
303 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
361 mm14.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
6 km/h4 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
29 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
33 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
35 °C94 °F
9 km/h5 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
36 °C96 °F
10 km/h6 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C76 °F
35 °C96 °F
10 km/h6 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C76 °F
35 °C94 °F
9 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C76 °F
33 °C91 °F
8 km/h5 mph
129 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in