Weather and climate in Ponta Pora (Mato Grosso do Sul)

The climate of Ponta Porã is subtropical, with a cool, dry season from June to August and a warm, rainy season from November to February. In the intermediate seasons, from March to May and in September-October, the rains are quite frequent.
The city is located in southern Brazil, at 22 degrees south latitude and 660 meters (2,165 feet) above sea level, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, on the border with Paraguay, beyond which lies the city of Pedro Juan Caballero.
From June to August, the dry period, is the winter of the southern hemisphere. During this period, there can sometimes be outbursts of cold air from the south, and the temperature can drop to about 0 °C (32 °F) at night and 10 °C (50 °F) during the day. In July 2000 and August 1999, the temperature dropped to -1 °C (30 °F), while in July 1975, it dropped to -3 °C (26.5 °F).
From mid-August to October, in spring, the temperature rises and there can be very hot periods, however, sometimes cool, winter-like weather can return. The rains become more frequent, although they are not yet as frequent as in the summer. In September 2004, the temperature reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F).

Best Time

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The best time to visit Ponta Porã is from June to August, being the coolest and driest of the year. It must be said that sometimes it can get cold, so you can choose the month of April, when temperatures are higher, even though the rains are more abundant. In May, temperatures are similar to winter, but it rains more often, while in September and October it is more likely to get very hot.

Ponta Pora - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 17.8 °C (64.0 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 25.4 °C (77.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1700 millimeters (66.9 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 50 mm (2 in) in the driest month (July) to 230 mm (9.1 in) in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2415 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Ponta Pora - Weather by month

Based on the period 2000-2012

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January, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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February is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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March is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.0 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).

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August is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) and a maximum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).

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November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.4 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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December is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).