São Benedito do Rio Preto, Brazil
Maranhão · Brazil
São Benedito do Rio Preto is a small city in Maranhão, Brazil with a population of 18,364. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 80°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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People
Climate
| Population | 18,364 |
| Population Density | 37 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.3336°, -43.5283° |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
| Country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| State / Province | Maranhão |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.0 inches (1,906 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About São Benedito do Rio Preto
São Benedito do Rio Preto is a small city in Brazil (Maranhão) with a population of 18,364. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.0 inches. The timezone is America/Fortaleza.
Climate in São Benedito do Rio Preto
São Benedito do Rio Preto has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Oct (30.5°C), the coldest is Jun (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1246 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above Brazil avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 498.4 sq mi (1,290.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.3336°S, 43.5283°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in |
São Benedito do Rio Preto has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in March to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 75.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (15.3") and September the driest (0.7").
Schools in São Benedito do Rio Preto
25 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UE Juventino Magalhães | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade Escolar Virgínia Rodrigues | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade Integrada Diamantina Sousa Mesquita | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade Escolar Dr. Creomar Mesquita | - | - | - | - |
| UE Marcos Carlos de Mesquita | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Ensino Professor Luiz Pinho Rodrigues | - | - | - | - |
| EM Domingos Mesquita | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade Escolar Gerônimo de Loura | - | - | - | - |
| UI Dr. Odilon Silva Soares | - | - | - | - |
| Escolinha Estação do Saber | - | - | - | - |
| UE Liduina Costa Sousa | - | - | - | - |
| UE Marly Sarney | - | - | - | - |
| Pré-Escolar Professor José Conrado Rabelo | - | - | - | - |
| UI Carolina Mesquita de Araújo | - | - | - | - |
| UE Rosa Costa Mesquita | - | - | - | - |
| UE Zilda Mesquita | - | - | - | - |
| UE Paula Torquato de Mesquita | - | - | - | - |
| UE Joana Rodrigues de Sousa | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade Escolar Antonio Gomes Carneiro | - | - | - | - |
| UE Rosa Pereira Félix de Sousa | - | - | - | - |
| UI Thomaz de Aquino | - | - | - | - |
| UE Eretiano A. Santana | - | - | - | - |
| UE Três Amália | - | - | - | - |
| Unidade Escolar Antonio Jacó | - | - | - | - |
| UE Creomar Costa | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in São Benedito do Rio Preto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de abastecimento |
Banks in São Benedito do Rio Preto
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near São Benedito do Rio Preto
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport | SLZ | Large Airport |
| Barreirinhas National Airport | BRB | Small Airport |
| Brejo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chapadinha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Bomfim Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Santo Anjo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Vontobel | - | Small Airport |
| Urbano Santos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vargem Grande Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of São Benedito do Rio Preto?
São Benedito do Rio Preto has a population of 18,364 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 498.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in São Benedito do Rio Preto?
São Benedito do Rio Preto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 75.0 inches.
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