Location & Surroundings
Cruz is a settlement in Maranhao, Brazil, at 88 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anapurus, 16 km to the west. The national capital Brasilia is about 1450 km to the south. The nearest airport is Barreirinhas Airport, about 105 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° 41' 48" S, 42° 58' 37" W
- Elevation DEM: 88 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 40 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:35
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Cruz
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cruz, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 39.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 21.2 | 1.4 | 30 | 98 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 4.1 | 122 | 46 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 183.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 39.7 | 2.3 | 148 | 20 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 900.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 3.8 | 15 | 65 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 123.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 1.2 | 6 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 3.7 | 119 | 45 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 184.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 39.7 | 1.7 | 70 | 19 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 896.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 3.6 | 10 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 73.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.1 | 1.2 | 29 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 3.5 | 139 | 46 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 186.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.6 | 2.4 | 103 | 19 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 906.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 3.6 | 10 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 132.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.4 | 2.5 | 21 | 96 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cruz?
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 39.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 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 05:41 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Cruz?
Local time is 08:35. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Cruz?
Cruz is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cruz?
DEM 88 m.
Where is Cruz located?
It is at -3.69667, -42.97694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cruz in?
It is in Brazil.