Location & Surroundings
Santa Rita is a town in Maranhao, Brazil with 37,035 inhabitants, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bacabeira, 19 km to the north. The national capital Brasilia is about 1460 km to the south. The nearest airport is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport, 62 km away.
Also known as: Santana
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° 8' 20" S, 44° 19' 31" W
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 37,035
- Pop. Density 7,784 p/km²
- Built-up 22.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:42
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Santa Rita
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Santa Rita, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 36.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 W/m2.
Temperature
36.3 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (356 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
56 %
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 | 36.3 | 2.2 | 356 | 33 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 2.3 | 24 | 78 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 136.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 59 | 98 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 2.1 | 64 | 54 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 174.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.5 | 3.7 | 350 | 42 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 766.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 3.1 | 30 | 79 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 129.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 2.6 | 42 | 89 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 3.1 | 64 | 62 | 1,013.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 72 | 75.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.8 | 3.9 | 355 | 39 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 839.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 3.3 | 29 | 83 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 138.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 2.8 | 50 | 87 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 3.6 | 61 | 55 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 167.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.5 | 4.6 | 7 | 40 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 899.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Santa Rita?
Now 36.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 36.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 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 Santa Rita today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Santa Rita?
Local time is 01:42. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Santa Rita?
Santa Rita is a populated place.
How many people live in Santa Rita?
Population about 37,035.
What is the elevation of Santa Rita?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Santa Rita located?
It is at -3.13901, -44.32519 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Santa Rita in?
It is in Brazil.