Location & Surroundings
Altamira is a settlement in Piaui, Brazil, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Matias Olimpio, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Brasilia is about 1460 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Barreirinhas Airport, about 115 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° 46' 2" S, 42° 34' 44" W
- Elevation DEM: 59 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:39
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Altamira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Altamira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 41.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 W/m2.
Temperature
38.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,007.8 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 38.9 | 1.7 | 188 | 23 | 1,007.8 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 3.0 | 3 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 112.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 8 | 98 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.4 | 2.5 | 49 | 51 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 178.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 41.0 | 1.1 | 166 | 18 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 902.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 3.3 | 23 | 85 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 129.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 2.3 | 45 | 90 | 1,010.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.3 | 2.8 | 64 | 49 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 183.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 41.6 | 1.6 | 95 | 18 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 903.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 3.7 | 21 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 127.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 2.8 | 34 | 85 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 2.8 | 53 | 51 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 187.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 40.8 | 1.3 | 69 | 23 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 894.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Altamira?
Now 38.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 41.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 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 Altamira today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Altamira?
Local time is 01:39. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Altamira?
Altamira is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Altamira?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Altamira located?
It is at -3.76722, -42.57889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Altamira in?
It is in Brazil.