Location & Surroundings
Riacho Castelo is an intermittent stream in Maranhao, Brazil, at 111 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Timon, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Brasilia is about 1295 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Teresina Airport, 20 km away.
Overview
Riacho Castelo is river in Brazil.
It is located in Maranhão, Brazil.
Basic Data
- Country Brazil
- Located in Maranhão
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 13' 0" S, 42° 55' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 111 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 79 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:50
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Riacho Castelo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riacho Castelo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 41.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 41.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 925 W/m2.
Temperature
41.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,007.5 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 41.1 | 0.9 | 116 | 16 | 1,007.5 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.9 | 0.8 | 351 | 29 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 133.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 8 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 3.0 | 98 | 44 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 212.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 40.8 | 1.8 | 111 | 18 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 924.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.8 | 1.9 | 335 | 31 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 130.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 19 | 81 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.4 | 3.1 | 86 | 38 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 213.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 40.7 | 2.2 | 107 | 18 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 923.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 2.2 | 10 | 30 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 122.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 354 | 78 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.4 | 3.6 | 68 | 35 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 215.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 41.6 | 1.9 | 112 | 16 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 931.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riacho Castelo?
Now 41.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 41.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 925 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 Riacho Castelo today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Riacho Castelo?
Local time is 20:50. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Riacho Castelo?
Riacho Castelo is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Riacho Castelo?
DEM 111 m.
Where is Riacho Castelo located?
It is at -5.21667, -42.91667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riacho Castelo in?
It is in Brazil.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry