Location & Surroundings
Riacho do Franco is a stream in Ceara, Brazil, at 276 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oros, 12 km to the east. The national capital Brasilia is about 1440 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Cajazeiras Airport, 86 km away.
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 13' 25" S, 39° 1' 24" W
- Elevation DEM: 276 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:57
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Riacho do Franco
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riacho do Franco, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 37.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 911 W/m2.
Temperature
37.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 37.4 | 1.8 | 136 | 22 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 2.0 | 50 | 35 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 109.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 2.4 | 38 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.3 | 2.6 | 93 | 46 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 14 | 229.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.6 | 3.3 | 31 | 20 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 911.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 4.5 | 40 | 39 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 2.5 | 42 | 72 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 2.9 | 81 | 41 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 237.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 37.8 | 2.7 | 55 | 21 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 913.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 6.2 | 43 | 59 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 2.1 | 51 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.4 | 2.6 | 84 | 49 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 213.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 38.6 | 3.6 | 42 | 22 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 909.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riacho do Franco?
Now 37.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 37.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 911 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 do Franco today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Riacho do Franco?
Local time is 23:57. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Riacho do Franco?
Riacho do Franco is a stream.
What is the elevation of Riacho do Franco?
DEM 276 m.
Where is Riacho do Franco located?
It is at -6.22357, -39.02336 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riacho do Franco in?
It is in Brazil.