Climate Insights for Volta do Rio
Região Geográfica Intermediária de Sobral, Ceará, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Volta do Rio is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,434 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 368 mm of rainfall. Volta do Rio sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Volta do Rio is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 56.4 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 14.5 in of rainfall. Volta do Rio sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Volta do Rio has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Volta do Rio has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°F range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Volta do Rio is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,434 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 119 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 368 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 4 mm. That's 364 mm less than April, 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.Volta do Rio is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 14.5 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.2 in. That's 14.3 in less than April, 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
Volta do Rio is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 15km/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 27km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Volta do Rio is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 20mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10mph 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 17mph in winter, 18mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Volta do Rio 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 Volta do Rio 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.