Raposa, Brazil
Maranhão · Brazil
Raposa is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 11,883. Elevation: 1,270 ft (387 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°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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People
Climate
| Population | 11,883 |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.5167°, -44.1833° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Maranhão |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.8 inches (934 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Raposa
Raposa is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 11,883. The city sits at an elevation of 1,270 feet (387 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Climate in Raposa
Raposa has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (30.8°C), the coldest is Mar (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 853 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.5167°S, 44.1833°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in |
Raposa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in June to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Raposa
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEB Santa Terezinha | - | - | - | - |
| EM Santa Terezinha | - | - | - | - |
| EM Tabelião Luso Sandes Raposo | - | - | - | - |
| EM Deusdeth Gaspar | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Raposa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frango de Prata |
Stadiums & Teams in Raposa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Raposa
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Benedito Leite Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cafe Buriti Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Colinas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Brejo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Cacimbas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Calumbi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Colina Verde Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Maná Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Maria Helena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Simeão Brandão Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Tiúba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Guadalupe Airport | GDP | Small Airport |
| José Mendes Ribeiro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Major Brigadeiro do Ar Rui Moreira Lima Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Merlin Agro/Itaúna Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mirador Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pastos Bons Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Brazil
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raposa
What is the population of Raposa?
Raposa has a population of 11,883 residents and is located in Brazil..
What is the weather like in Raposa?
Raposa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches.
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