Location & Surroundings
Volta Grande is a settlement in Maranhao, Brazil, at 39 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sao Benedito do Rio Preto, 6 km to the west. The national capital Brasilia is about 1470 km to the south. The nearest airport is Barreirinhas Airport, 98 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° 19' 32" S, 43° 28' 46" W
- Elevation DEM: 39 m
- Timezone America/Fortaleza
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Real (BRL)
- Phone Prefix +55
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:55
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Volta Grande
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Volta Grande, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 37.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 448 W/m2.
Temperature
37.9 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,006.6 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 37.9 | 2.6 | 39 | 29 | 1,006.6 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 2.9 | 25 | 77 | 1,013.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 17 | 46.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.7 | 34 | 83 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 3.2 | 61 | 62 | 1,014.3 | 0.02 / 0.07 | 100 | 54.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.7 | 2.2 | 328 | 37 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 67 | 448.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 2.5 | 39 | 72 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 18 | 77.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 39 | 85 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 3.3 | 67 | 47 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 189.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 38.5 | 2.8 | 35 | 26 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 899.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 2.6 | 39 | 76 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 2.7 | 46 | 83 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 3.1 | 84 | 49 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 189.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.1 | 0.7 | 53 | 28 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 660.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Volta Grande?
Now 37.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 37.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 448 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 Volta Grande today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Volta Grande?
Local time is 22:55. Time zone: America/Fortaleza (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Volta Grande?
Volta Grande is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Volta Grande?
DEM 39 m.
Where is Volta Grande located?
It is at -3.32556, -43.47944 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Volta Grande in?
It is in Brazil.