Januária
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Januária month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Januária are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 30–31°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), July the coldest (average low 18°C), and December the wettest (about 177 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.2 | 22.3 | 171 | 10.3 |
| February | 31.3 | 22.3 | 113 | 10.7 |
| March | 32.0 | 22.4 | 70 | 11.0 |
| April | 31.4 | 21.9 | 33 | 11.0 |
| May | 30.5 | 19.8 | 4 | 10.7 |
| June | 29.9 | 18.3 | 1 | 10.6 |
| July | 29.7 | 17.5 | 1 | 10.8 |
| August | 31.6 | 19.1 | 2 | 11.2 |
| September | 34.0 | 20.8 | 4 | 11.6 |
| October | 34.5 | 23.1 | 56 | 10.9 |
| November | 31.5 | 22.2 | 158 | 10.1 |
| December | 31.2 | 22.2 | 177 | 10.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1553
The first explorers arrived in 1553 looking for gold.
- Documented history · 1833
In 1833 Brejo do Salgado became a "vila", or town and the seat was transferred to the left bank of the São Francisco River, the name being changed to Januária, in homage to Princess Januária of Brazil, daughter of the Emperor Pedro I.
- Documented history · 1860
In 1860 Januária was elevated to the category of city.
- Documented history · 1903
The surrounding area was immense with several districts such as São Caetano do Japoré (today the city of Manga), São João das Missões, Jacaré (today the city of Itacarambi), Conceição de Morrinhos (today the city of Matias Cardoso), Mocambo (today a district of Levinópolis) all c
- Arrival of First Explorers
The first explorers led by Francisco Bruza de Espinosa and Father João de Apicuelta Navarro arrived in 1553 looking for gold.
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01 · OverviewJanuária, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Januária took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Januária
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Januária
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Januária
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Januária
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01 · Q&AWhere is Januária located and what are its coordinates?
Januária is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -15.4795, -44.3652, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Januária?
Januária has a recorded population of approximately 65,150 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Januária?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Januária include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
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