Location & Surroundings
Riacho Grande is a settlement in Maranhao, Brazil, at 56 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buriti, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Brasilia is about 1430 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Barreirinhas Airport, about 125 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 53' 34" S, 42° 53' 38" W
- Elevation DEM: 56 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 47 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:15
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Riacho Grande
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riacho Grande, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 39.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,007.8 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 33.6 | 1.5 | 348 | 40 | 1,007.8 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 3.7 | 17 | 68 | 1,011.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 88.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 2.4 | 18 | 88 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.6 | 3.1 | 68 | 46 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 196.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 39.1 | 0.7 | 133 | 23 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 844.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 3.5 | 24 | 68 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 83.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 13 | 95 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 2.8 | 98 | 49 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 195.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 40.2 | 0.9 | 53 | 20 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 813.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 3.0 | 354 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 39.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 13 | 94 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 3.3 | 108 | 43 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 202.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 40.1 | 2.1 | 90 | 17 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 914.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riacho Grande?
Now 33.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 39.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 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 Grande today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Riacho Grande?
Local time is 23:15. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Riacho Grande?
Riacho Grande is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Riacho Grande?
DEM 56 m.
Where is Riacho Grande located?
It is at -3.89278, -42.89389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riacho Grande in?
It is in Brazil.