Climate Insights for Viração Grande
Região Metropolitana do Sudoeste Maranhense, Maranhão, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Viração Grande is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,233 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 256 mm of rainfall. Viração Grande sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Viração Grande is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 48.5 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 10.1 in of rainfall. Viração Grande sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Viração Grande sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 35°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Viração Grande sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 95°F. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 81°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Viração Grande is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,233 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 256 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 mm. That's 253 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.Viração Grande is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10.1 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 10 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
Viração Grande 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 July, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Viração Grande is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Viração Grande 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 Viração Grande 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.