Location & Surroundings
Riacho dos Algodões is an intermittent stream in Ceara, Brazil, at 146 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Groairas, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Brasilia is about 1550 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Walfrido Salmito de Almeida Airport, 65 km away.
Basic Data
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 1' 11" S, 40° 18' 17" W
- Elevation DEM: 146 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:32
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 12 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 23.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 37.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 920 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,012.5 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 | 23.5 | 1.4 | 101 | 77 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 3.9 | 123 | 40 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 227.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.9 | 4.1 | 105 | 19 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 920.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 4.5 | 55 | 60 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 110.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 1.7 | 96 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.0 | 4.3 | 111 | 34 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 227.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.8 | 3.8 | 103 | 19 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 919.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 3.7 | 53 | 52 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 111.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.0 | 2.7 | 67 | 76 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 3.4 | 102 | 42 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 223.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.0 | 3.3 | 83 | 20 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 916.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 3.2 | 55 | 55 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 111.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 2.8 | 74 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riacho dos Algodoes?
Now 23.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 37.9 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 920 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 05:23 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Riacho dos Algodoes?
Local time is 12:32. 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 146 m.
Where is Riacho dos Algodoes located?
It is at -4.01968, -40.30461 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riacho dos Algodoes in?
It is in Brazil.