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Weather & Climate in Sobral, Brazil
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sobral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 1,568.8 sq mi (4,063.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6861°N, 40.3497°W |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 19, 1991 | 16 km SSE of Irauçuba, Brazil | M4.8 | 71 km | 11 km |
| Feb 29, 2008 | 1 km S of Sobral, Brazil | M4.3 | 2 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in |
Sobral has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in June to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.0") and September the driest (0.1").