Climate Insights for Viçosa
Região Geográfica Intermediária de Quixadá, Ceará, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Viçosa is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,030 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 263 mm of rainfall. Viçosa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Viçosa is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 40.5 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 10.4 in of rainfall. Viçosa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Viçosa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Viçosa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Viçosa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,030 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 263 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 1 mm. That's 262 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.Viçosa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 in. That's 10.3 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
Viçosa is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 22km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Viçosa is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14mph in winter, 16mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Viçosa 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 Viçosa 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.