Location & Surroundings
Riacho Contendas is an intermittent stream in Ceara, Brazil, at 478 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Independencia, 10 km to the west. The national capital Brasilia is about 1430 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Crateus Airport, 56 km away.
Overview
Riacho Contendas is river in Brazil.
It is located in Ceará, Brazil.
Basic Data
- Country Brazil
- Located in Ceará
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 22' 6" S, 40° 13' 30" W
- Elevation DEM: 478 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:38
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Riacho Contendas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riacho Contendas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 36.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
5.4 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 23.3 | 5.4 | 75 | 76 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 4.1 | 80 | 51 | 1,015.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 20 | 175.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.7 | 3.0 | 108 | 22 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 917.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 3.5 | 71 | 36 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 118.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 3.6 | 79 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 3.9 | 96 | 47 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 212.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.4 | 3.1 | 130 | 21 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 920.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 3.4 | 74 | 33 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 118.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 3.9 | 72 | 79 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 4.1 | 84 | 52 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 154.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.9 | 3.4 | 99 | 21 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 922.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 4.9 | 71 | 33 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 118.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.5 | 4.8 | 75 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riacho Contendas?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 36.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 918 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 Contendas today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Riacho Contendas?
Local time is 08:38. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Riacho Contendas?
Riacho Contendas is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Riacho Contendas?
DEM 478 m.
Where is Riacho Contendas located?
It is at -5.36834, -40.22512 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riacho Contendas in?
It is in Brazil.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry