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Palhoça, Brazil

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
175,272 Population 1,170/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$3,600 median income, unemployment
Palhoça enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area149.8 sq mi (388.1 km²)
Population Density1,170/sq mi
Coordinates-27.6453°N, 48.6678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.9"
79% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 13, 2018.

Apr 13, 2018 4 km NE of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, Brazil M3.2 8 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Unnamed Category 1 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 7.5 in
March 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in Coldest
September 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
October 65°F (19°C) 5.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in

Palhoça has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in August to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (3.6").

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