Location & Surroundings
Chapada da Cavalhada is an upland in Maranhao, Brazil, at 458 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sao Pedro dos Crentes, 30 km to the southeast. The national capital Brasilia is about 1025 km to the south. The nearest airport is Maranhao / Carolina Airport, about 110 km away.
Overview
Chapada da Cavalhada is a chapada.
It is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
The elevation is around 471 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Brazil
- Located in Maranhão
- Type upland (UPLD)
- an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 38' 36" S, 46° 44' 12" W
- Elevation DEM: 458 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:43
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Chapada da Cavalhada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chapada da Cavalhada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 791 W/m2.
Temperature
29.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s N (18 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 29.4 | 2.8 | 18 | 43 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 32 | 72 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 3.3 | 48 | 50 | 1,012.3 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 2 | 182.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.1 | 3.0 | 47 | 22 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 791.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.1 | 2.1 | 24 | 33 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 47.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 2.2 | 14 | 50 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 4.1 | 36 | 45 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 187.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 39.4 | 3.2 | 60 | 18 | 1,004.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 937.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.5 | 2.1 | 67 | 28 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 144.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 4.5 | 42 | 38 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 5.1 | 34 | 40 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 188.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.9 | 4.0 | 51 | 23 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 796.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.1 | 2.3 | 16 | 34 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 63.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chapada da Cavalhada?
Now 29.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 791 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 Chapada da Cavalhada today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Chapada da Cavalhada?
Local time is 07:43. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Chapada da Cavalhada?
Chapada da Cavalhada is a upland.
What is the elevation of Chapada da Cavalhada?
DEM 458 m.
Where is Chapada da Cavalhada located?
It is at -6.64344, -46.73655 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chapada da Cavalhada in?
It is in Brazil.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry