Autumn started bringing cold to the capital of São Paulo, according to the automatic weather stations of the CGE of the City of São Paulo, the last dawn was the coldest of the year, with the average minimum temperature of 15.7°C. The drop in temperature was predicted with the change of season – autumn in São Paulo is characterized by dry and cold weather.
Until then, the coldest dawn was on January 9, with an average low of 16.1°C. The absolute minimum of today’s dawn was observed at Capela do Socorro-Parelheiros station, 12.6°C. However, the lowest absolute low of 2022, 11.8°C, was recorded at the same location on February 19.
During the day, the sun predominates between clouds variation and the temperature presents a gradual rise. Today the maximum reaches 24°C and the lowest humidity levels approach 50%. There is no forecast of rain.
If in the Southeast and South regions, the arrival of the new season means dry air and low temperatures, it is still a season with a lot of rain, especially in the coastal areas of the Northeast region and also in the extreme north of the country. With the La Niña phenomenon still active and intensified in 2022, the forecast is that in the center-north of the country autumn will be characterized by wetter than normal conditions, especially at the beginning of the season, according to information from Inmet.
Respiratory diseases
Autumn is also known for the increased incidence of respiratory diseases in the South and Southeast regions, a condition stimulated by dry air and drop in temperatures. In an interview with CNNthe coordinator of the Scientific Committee of the State of São Paulo, João Gabbardo, spoke about the use of masks as prevention: “respiratory diseases have always brought deaths, infections, they are there and will continue to exist, the use of masks for immunosuppressed people or people with flu symptoms means lowering the risk, and we will encourage that.”
Source: CNN Brasil
