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São José, Brazil

Santa Catarina · Brazil

São José is a large city in Santa Catarina, Brazil with a population of 200,000. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
200,000 Population 1,614/sq mi density
538 ft Elevation 164 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
77.3 in Annual Rain
America / Sao Paulo Timezone
$4,002 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$4,002 median income

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People

Population200,000
Density1,614/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$4,002

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain77.3 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Population200,000
Population Density1,614 / sq mi
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Coordinates-28.2134°, -49.1638°
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvinceSanta Catarina
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation77.3 inches (1,964 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$4,002

About São José

São José is a large city in Brazil (Santa Catarina) with a population of 200,000. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.3 inches. The timezone is America/Sao_Paulo.

The median household income in São José is $4,002, which is 95% below the national average of $75,149.

Income: São José vs Brazil

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Income

Median HH Income$4,002
95% below Brazil avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)0

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare0
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in São José

São José has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.3°C), the coldest is Jul (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1733 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.3°C / 70°F 13.1° / 30.7° 215.1
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 11.4° / 30.3° 137.6
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 11.9° / 29.7° 136.3
Apr 17.5°C / 64°F 7.3° / 27.9° 108.5
May 14.8°C / 59°F 5.2° / 25.7° 159.2
Jun 13.6°C / 57°F 1.5° / 24.3° 142.8
Jul 12.6°C / 55°F 0.6° / 24° 102.3
Aug 13.7°C / 57°F 0.8° / 26.9° 78.0
Sep 16.1°C / 61°F 4.4° / 28.8° 119.2
Oct 17.1°C / 63°F 8.1° / 28.6° 203.4
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 7.2° / 29° 184.3
Dec 20°C / 68°F 11.6° / 30.2° 145.9
São José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 77.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above Brazil avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area123.9 sq mi (320.9 km²)
Population Density1,614/sq mi
Coordinates-28.2134°N, 49.1638°W
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.3"
104% above Brazil avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

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 74 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 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in Coldest
September 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 5.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in

São José has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (3.2").

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Colleges & Universities in São José

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro Universitário Barriga Verde University Visit →
Instituto Mix College
Instituto Mix de Profissões College
SESI College

Schools in São José

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Doutor Miguel de Patta
Escola de Educação Básica Dom Joaquim
Escola Engenheiro Annes Gualberto
EEB Cônego Nicolau Gesing
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Radio Stations near São José

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Mix 106.3 FM chr, pop-rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Rádio Galegóvski mpb, rock MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Cidade 670 AM AAC 32 kbps

Museums in São José

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu ao Ar Livre Princesa Isabel
Museu da Colonização Uberto Brüning Schlickmann

Libraries in São José

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Braço do Norte0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Braço do Norte0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Capivari de Baixo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Grão Pará0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Grão Pará0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Humberto Rohden0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Jaime Mason0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Joacy Manoel da Silva0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professor Sebastião Willemann0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professor Sebastião Willemann0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Professora Tereza Marcellos Soares0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Valdete Cardoso0.0
Biblioteca SESI - Vipel0.0

Farmers Markets in São José

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Muri & Vini
Mini Mercado Caruru

Stadiums & Teams in São José

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near São José

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hercílio Luz International AirportFLNLarge Airport
Forquilhinha - Criciúma AirportCCMMedium Airport
Aeroclube de Santa Catarina AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo SunsetSmall Airport
Asa Branca AirportSmall Airport
Campo Nuic AirportSmall Airport
Cruzeiro do Sul AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Belluno AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Veronezi AirportSmall Airport
Fazenda Viúva Negra AirstripSmall Airport
Fly Park FlorianópolisSmall Airport
Humberto Ghizzo Bortoluzzi Regional AirportJJGSmall Airport
Ismael Nunes AirportSmall Airport
Pouso na Serra AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in São José

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Junta Médica 5° Ciretran

Churches & Religious Organizations in São José

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
Capela de Santo Antônio
Capela de São Estanislau
Capela de São Maurício
Capela de São Roque
Capela de São Roque
Capela Nossa Senhora da Glória
Capela Nossa Senhora da Glória
Capela Nossa Senhora do Caravaggio
Capela Santa Terezinha
Capela São Cristóvão
Capela São José
Capela São José
Catedral Senhor do Bonfim
Gruta do Azeiteiro
Gruta Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Gruta Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Gruta Nossa Senhora das Graças
Gruta Nossa Senhora das Graças
Gruta Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
Igreja Matriz de Santa Rosa de Lima
Igreja Santa Augusta
Instituto Sagrado Coração de Jesus
Instituto Sagrado Coração de Jesus
Paróquia São João Batista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Sao_Paulo

Around São José

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Places of Worship 5

🇧🇷 About Brazil

Capital Brasilia
Population 209,469,333
Area 8,511,965 km²
GDP (USD) $2,191,131,869,706
GDP per capita $10,378
HDI 0.760
Life expectancy 75.9 years
Internet users 84.2%
Urban population 87.6%
Currency BRL (Real)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +55
TLD .br
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Brazil

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Confraternização Universal
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 21 Tiradentes Dia de Tiradentes
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jul 9 Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932 Revolução Constitucionalista de 1932
Sep 7 Independence Day Dia da Independência
Oct 12 Our Lady of Aparecida Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Dia de Finados
Nov 15 Republic Proclamation Day Proclamação da República
Nov 20 Black Awareness Day Dia da Consciência Negra
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal

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Frequently Asked Questions About São José

What is the population of São José?

São José has a population of 200,000 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 1,614 people per square mile, spread across 123.9 square miles.

Is São José expensive to live in?

The median household income is $4,002, 95% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in São José?

São José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 77.3 inches.

How is the job market in São José?

The median household income in São José is $4,002.

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