Location & Surroundings
Descanso is a settlement in Maranhao, Brazil, at 85 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palmeirais, 14 km to the north. The national capital Brasilia is about 1200 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Cangapara Airport, 83 km away.
Also known as: Descanço
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
6° 6' 0" S, 43° 3' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 85 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:14
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Descanso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Descanso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 41.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 931 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 31.7 | 0.9 | 68 | 29 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 1.4 | 350 | 47 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.5 | 2.4 | 44 | 39 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 222.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 41.8 | 2.4 | 142 | 16 | 1,004.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 930.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 0.4 | 261 | 25 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 129.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 2.4 | 0 | 67 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.9 | 3.7 | 54 | 38 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 222.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 41.9 | 2.1 | 27 | 17 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 928.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.6 | 2.9 | 350 | 30 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 130.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 3.5 | 349 | 64 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.4 | 4.3 | 18 | 45 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 209.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 40.5 | 2.9 | 13 | 20 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 924.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.7 | 2.0 | 8 | 31 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 129.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Descanso?
Now 31.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 41.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 931 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 Descanso today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Descanso?
Local time is 03:14. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Descanso?
Descanso is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Descanso?
DEM 85 m.
Where is Descanso located?
It is at -6.10000, -43.05000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Descanso in?
It is in Brazil.