Duque de Caxias
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Duque de Caxias month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Duque de Caxias are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 26–26°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 16°C), and January the wettest (about 184 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7 | 23.4 | 184 | 9.9 |
| February | 31.7 | 23.2 | 164 | 9.8 |
| March | 30.9 | 22.6 | 153 | 10.2 |
| April | 28.5 | 20.6 | 73 | 9.7 |
| May | 26.8 | 18.4 | 56 | 9.1 |
| June | 25.9 | 17.0 | 37 | 8.9 |
| July | 25.8 | 16.1 | 28 | 9.0 |
| August | 26.4 | 16.7 | 54 | 8.7 |
| September | 28.6 | 18.8 | 54 | 9.4 |
| October | 28.5 | 20.3 | 88 | 8.5 |
| November | 28.6 | 20.5 | 146 | 9.3 |
| December | 30.6 | 22.2 | 156 | 10.1 |
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01 · OverviewDuque de Caxias, in brief
Where is the urban center of Duque de Caxias situated?
Duque de Caxias is a city located in the state of Rio de Janeiro within the country of Brazil. Positioned at coordinates -22.78556 latitude and -43.31167 longitude, this municipality operates under the America/Sao_Paulo timezone and functions as a non-capital city where the official currency is the BRL.
How does daily movement connect the municipality to its historical namesake?
The daily movement of residents and transit across the modern city takes place within the geographic territory where Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duke of Caxias, was born on 25 August 1803. His birthplace was the São Paulo farm, situated on land that today lies entirely within the city limits of Duque de Caxias in Rio de Janeiro, which was a captaincy and later a province during the era of the Portuguese colony of Brazil.
What populations and languages characterize the daily environment?
Supporting a recorded population of 866,347 inhabitants, the city accommodates daily communication across multiple linguistic channels. The accepted languages associated with the region and its broader administrative context include pt-BR, es, en, and fr.
What framework supports the daily administration of the territory?
Administered as part of the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, the municipality functions under the broader national framework without holding the status of a national capital. Daily routines across the city unfold across a landscape that evolved from early agricultural properties, such as the historic São Paulo farm owned by the Duke's maternal grandfather Luís Alves de Freitas, into a densely populated urban center named after the notable military officer, politician, and monarchist of the Empire of Brazil.
Frequently Asked Questions about Duque de Caxias
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01 · Q&AWhere is Duque de Caxias located and what are its coordinates?
Duque de Caxias is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -22.7856, -43.3117, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Duque de Caxias?
Duque de Caxias has a recorded population of approximately 866,347 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Duque de Caxias?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Duque de Caxias include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Duque de Caxias?
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