Location & Surroundings
Cruz is a town in Ceara, Brazil with 8,723 inhabitants, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Acarau, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Brasilia is about 1665 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jericoacoara Airport, 20 km away.
Overview
Cruz is locality in Cruz, Ceará, Brazil.
It is located in Cruz, Brazil.
The elevation is around 16 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Brazil
- Located in Cruz
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 55' 16" S, 40° 10' 33" W
- Elevation DEM: 24 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 8,723
- Pop. Density 4,426 p/km²
- Built-up 20.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:57
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Cruz
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cruz, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 30.5 C, max wind 9.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 850 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
6.1 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
37 %
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 | 25.1 | 6.1 | 94 | 84 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 7.5 | 97 | 60 | 1,014.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 39 | 166.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 9.0 | 69 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 850.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 6.2 | 88 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 105.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 4.7 | 88 | 83 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.6 | 7.4 | 103 | 60 | 1,014.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 51 | 176.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 9.0 | 74 | 55 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 813.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 7.9 | 78 | 83 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 105.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 7.4 | 92 | 78 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 8.2 | 100 | 67 | 1,014.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 62.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 9.2 | 81 | 52 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 720.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 7.0 | 78 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.3 | 6.7 | 86 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cruz?
Now 25.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 30.5 C, max wind 9.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 850 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 Cruz today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Cruz?
Local time is 11:57. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Cruz?
Cruz is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Cruz?
Population about 8,723.
What is the elevation of Cruz?
DEM 24 m.
Where is Cruz located?
It is at -2.92110, -40.17589 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cruz in?
It is in Brazil.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry