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Weather & Climate in Fortaleza, Brazil
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fortaleza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 148.6 sq mi (385.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7172°N, 38.5431°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 19, 1991 | 16 km SSE of Irauçuba, Brazil | M4.8 | 134 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
Fortaleza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.9") and October the driest (0.5").