Location & Surroundings
Cancela is a settlement in Maranhao, Brazil, at 38 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Barreirinhas, 42 km to the northeast. The national capital Brasilia is about 1510 km to the south. The nearest airport is Barreirinhas Airport, 43 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° 6' 0" S, 42° 58' 43" W
- Elevation DEM: 38 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 94 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:30
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Cancela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cancela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 36.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 887 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
3.0 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,012.6 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 | 32.4 | 3.0 | 69 | 44 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.9 | 4.5 | 29 | 33 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 887.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 3.1 | 34 | 86 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 107.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 3.2 | 38 | 88 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 4.3 | 65 | 45 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 207.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 6.3 | 25 | 40 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 861.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 4.1 | 45 | 77 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 85.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 3.8 | 56 | 80 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.8 | 5.0 | 81 | 45 | 1,012.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 5 | 193.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.7 | 5.7 | 23 | 37 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 782.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 4.6 | 44 | 78 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 91.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 3.7 | 60 | 83 | 1,008.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.9 | 4.6 | 88 | 45 | 1,012.1 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 5 | 178.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cancela?
Now 32.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 36.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 887 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 Cancela today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Cancela?
Local time is 16:30. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Cancela?
Cancela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cancela?
DEM 38 m.
Where is Cancela located?
It is at -3.10000, -42.97861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cancela in?
It is in Brazil.