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Penaforte Municipality

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Location & Surroundings

Penaforte is a second-order administrative division in Ceara, Brazil with 9,143 inhabitants, at 498 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jati, 13 km to the north. The national capital Brasilia is about 1310 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport, 69 km away.

Overview

Penaforte is municipality of Ceará state, Brazil — PT município brasileiro do estado do Ceará.

It is located in Ceará, Brazil.

The population is about 8,972 (2022).

It covers about 142 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 498 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Brazil
  • Located in Ceará
  • Area 142 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 48' 2" S, 39° 2' 49" W
  • Elevation DEM: 498 m
  • Timezone America/Maceio
  • Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 9,143
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Real (BRL)
  • Phone Prefix +55

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Weather in Penaforte Municipality

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Penaforte Municipality, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 37.1 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 933 W/m2.

Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
3.6 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,011.5 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 29.2 3.6 22 39 1,011.5 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 23.6 4.9 36 65 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 30.1 4.6 59 41 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 260.8 n/a
18h 37.1 5.9 129 16 1,008.2 0.00 / 0.00 2 933.3 n/a
Tomorrow 31.1 8.1 129 26 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 24 108.4 n/a
30h 23.0 3.1 80 55 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 29.1 5.5 95 37 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 270.3 n/a
42h 37.2 5.8 113 17 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.00 7 943.2 n/a
Thursday 27.6 8.5 126 47 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 3 102.7 n/a
54h 22.2 3.4 113 69 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
60h 29.3 6.0 109 40 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.00 2 265.0 n/a
66h 37.1 4.5 107 17 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 14 937.6 n/a
Friday 30.0 6.2 132 35 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 97 96.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Penaforte Municipality?
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 37.1 C, max wind 8.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 933 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 Penaforte Municipality today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Penaforte Municipality?
Local time is 03:53. Time zone: America/Maceio (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Penaforte Municipality?
Penaforte Municipality is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Penaforte Municipality?
Population about 9,143.
What is the elevation of Penaforte Municipality?
DEM 498 m.
Where is Penaforte Municipality located?
It is at -7.80046, -39.04704 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Penaforte Municipality in?
It is in Brazil.

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Last updated 2023-06-07
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