Location & Surroundings
Riacho dos Algodões is an intermittent stream in Ceara, Brazil, at 960 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alcantaras, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Brasilia is about 1580 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Walfrido Salmito de Almeida Airport, 68 km away.
Basic Data
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 34' 10" S, 40° 30' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 960 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 150 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:23
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Riacho dos Algodões
Weather in Riacho dos Algodoes
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riacho dos Algodoes, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 36.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 906 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,016.2 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 | 24.3 | 2.5 | 83 | 73 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 103 | 87 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 4.3 | 114 | 55 | 1,017.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 58 | 70.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.7 | 4.2 | 111 | 18 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 906.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 2.8 | 79 | 65 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 120.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.8 | 122 | 82 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 5.4 | 125 | 35 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 205.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.5 | 4.6 | 119 | 21 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 908.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.4 | 3.6 | 74 | 77 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 117.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 2.7 | 120 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 5.3 | 128 | 41 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 5 | 204.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.1 | 4.2 | 110 | 23 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 903.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.5 | 3.0 | 74 | 72 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 117.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riacho dos Algodoes?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 36.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 906 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 dos Algodoes today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Riacho dos Algodoes?
Local time is 03:23. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Riacho dos Algodoes?
Riacho dos Algodoes is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Riacho dos Algodoes?
DEM 960 m.
Where is Riacho dos Algodoes located?
It is at -3.56954, -40.51239 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riacho dos Algodoes in?
It is in Brazil.