July weather forecast
Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, Brazil

July, like June, is another tropical winter month in Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, Brazil, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°C (89.2°F) and 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Temperature

Santa Quitéria do Maranhão records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F) in July, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. An average low-temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F) marks the month of July in Santa Quitéria do Maranhão.

Heat index

The heat index value for July is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, the average relative humidity in July is 76%.

Rainfall

In Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, in July, during 17.3 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, during the entire year, the rain falls for 221.9 days and collects up to 1140mm (44.88") of precipitation.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:55 -03.

Sunshine

In Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, the average sunshine in July is 8.8h.

UV index

January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, Brazil. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during July leads to these advisories:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.