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Weather & Climate in São Rafael, Brazil
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
São Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 173.3 sq mi (448.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.8019°N, 36.8868°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 11, 2010 | 2 km NW of Poço Branco, Brazil | M4.3 | 136 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
São Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in July to 83°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and September the driest (0.2").