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SAO LUIS, MARANHAO


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Elevation: 174 feet     Latitude: 02 36S     Longitude: 044 14W
Köppen Classification: Tropical Savanna Climate

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Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18°C (64°F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less rainfall than a tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry seasons than a tropical monsoon climate. Tropical savanna climates are most commonly found in Africa, Asia and South America. The climate is also prevalent in sections of Central America, northern Australia and North America, specifically in sections of Mexico and the state of Florida in the United States.

The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate).

The average temperature for the year in Sao Luis is 79.0°F (26.1°C). The warmest month, on average, is November with an average temperature of 80.4°F (26.9°C). The coolest month on average is March, with an average temperature of 78.1°F (25.6°C).

The highest recorded temperature in Sao Luis is 96.8°F (36°C), which was recorded in February. The lowest recorded temperature in Sao Luis is 55.6°F (13.1°C), which was recorded in April.

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Sao Luis is 86.5" (2197.1 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is March with 15.9" (403.9 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is October with an average of 0.5" (12.7 mm). There are an average of 111.0 days of precipitation, with the most precipitation occurring in April with 20.0 days and the least precipitation occurring in September with 1.0 days.

In terms of liquid precipitation, there are an average of 111.0 days of rain, with the most rain occurring in April with 20.0 days of rain, and the least rain occurring in September with 1.0 days of rain.



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