Location & Surroundings
Alta is a settlement in Ceara, Brazil, at 98 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Morrinhos, 12 km to the north. The national capital Brasilia is about 1630 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jericoacoara Airport, 56 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 20' 0" S, 40° 5' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 98 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:48
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Alta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.8 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 900 W/m2.
Temperature
31.9 C
Wind
4.5 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 31.9 | 4.5 | 104 | 42 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.8 | 6.9 | 58 | 33 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 900.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 4.3 | 81 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 100.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 3.7 | 97 | 76 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.5 | 4.9 | 112 | 43 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 232.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.1 | 7.1 | 68 | 30 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 907.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 4.3 | 79 | 77 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 101.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 3.2 | 100 | 77 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.7 | 4.9 | 115 | 43 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 229.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.9 | 6.8 | 73 | 30 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 899.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 4.3 | 78 | 72 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 101.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 3.1 | 98 | 77 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.8 | 4.8 | 113 | 42 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 230.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alta?
Now 31.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.8 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 900 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alta today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Alta?
Local time is 16:48. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Alta?
Alta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alta?
DEM 98 m.
Where is Alta located?
It is at -3.33333, -40.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alta in?
It is in Brazil.