Pirapemas, Brazil
Maranhão · Brazil
Pirapemas is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 17,714. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Pirapemas
Pirapemas is a municipality in the state of Maranhão in the Northeast region of Brazil.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,714 |
| Population Density | 52 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.7267°, -44.2233° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Maranhão |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.3 inches (1,862 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pirapemas
Pirapemas is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 17,714. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.3 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Climate in Pirapemas
Pirapemas has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Oct (31.2°C), the coldest is Mar (26.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1222 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 341.2 sq mi (883.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.7267°S, 44.2233°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in |
Pirapemas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in February to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.7") and August the driest (0.6").
Schools in Pirapemas
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Pato Donald | - | - | - | - |
| EM Raimundo Cunha | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Ribamar Pinheiro | - | - | - | - |
| EM Santa Luzia | - | - | - | - |
| EM José Ramos | - | - | - | - |
| EM Raimundo Cabral | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Pirapemas | - | - | - | - |
| EM Patrício Vidal Martins | - | - | - | - |
| EM Supapo | - | - | - | - |
Train Stations in Pirapemas
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Pirapemas
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Agropecuária Campo Novo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bacabal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Engenheiro Francisco Alves Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Cantanhede Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vargem Grande Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Pirapemas?
Pirapemas has a population of 17,714 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 341.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pirapemas?
Pirapemas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 73.3 inches.
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