São Mateus
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: São Mateus month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in São Mateus are typically May, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), July the coldest (average low 11°C), and January the wettest (about 237 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9 | 18.6 | 237 | 9.4 |
| February | 26.8 | 18.4 | 188 | 9.6 |
| March | 26.6 | 18.0 | 153 | 9.7 |
| April | 24.7 | 16.1 | 67 | 9.2 |
| May | 22.8 | 13.7 | 48 | 8.4 |
| June | 21.6 | 12.4 | 47 | 8.1 |
| July | 21.8 | 11.3 | 22 | 8.9 |
| August | 22.5 | 12.2 | 42 | 8.2 |
| September | 25.6 | 14.4 | 43 | 9.1 |
| October | 25.0 | 15.9 | 122 | 7.9 |
| November | 25.1 | 15.8 | 131 | 9.2 |
| December | 26.8 | 17.8 | 163 | 10.0 |
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01 · DistrictsDistricts and local character in São Mateus
São Mateus: Daily Movement Across Neighborhoods
São Mateus is a city located in Brazil, within the state of Espírito Santo. Within the broader national geography, the name also designates distinct urban spaces, including a district of São Paulo, a subprefecture of São Paulo, and specific barrios located in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, and São João de Meriti, Rio de Janeiro.
Daily routines trace varied paths through these territories. Commuters traverse the district of São Paulo and the wider subprefecture of São Mateus, navigating the administrative boundaries that define the municipality in Espírito Santo. Transit corridors link the neighborhoods of Juiz de Fora and São João de Meriti to the broader urban network. Residents move through municipal sectors, connecting residential barrios to commercial zones across the distinct geographic manifestations bearing the name.
02 · OverviewSão Mateus, in brief
Daily movement
São Mateus is a city located in Brazil within the state of São Paulo, positioned at the coordinates latitude -23.60583 and longitude -46.47889. The municipality supports a population of 155682 residents who navigate daily routines within the administrative region of São Paulo, operating under the America/Sao_Paulo timezone.
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Local commerce.
Evening commutes.
Daily rhythms across the district are shaped by its designation as the Subprefecture of São Mateus, São Paulo, alongside the local district of São Paulo. While the name São Mateus translates from Portuguese to Saint Matthew—appearing across multiple geographies including a municipality in Espírito Santo, a barrio in Juiz de Fora in Minas Gerais, a barrio in São João de Meriti in Rio de Janeiro, São Mateus do Maranhão, and São Mateus do Sul—the daily movement here is anchored strictly to the urban landscape of São Paulo, Brazil. Residents utilize local currency (BRL) while navigating daily economic and social exchanges, communicating in Portuguese (pt-BR) alongside other supported languages including Spanish (es), English (en), and French (fr).
Further geographical context regarding the name is documented via São Mateus and verified through spatial records such as the GeoNames record for São Mateus.
Frequently Asked Questions about São Mateus
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01 · Q&AWhere is São Mateus located and what are its coordinates?
São Mateus is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -23.6058, -46.4789, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of São Mateus?
São Mateus has a recorded population of approximately 155,682 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in São Mateus?
Official and commonly spoken languages in São Mateus include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for São Mateus?
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