Paranaguá

Paranaguá is a city in the state of Paraná in Brazil. Founded in 1648, it is Paraná's oldest city. Its population was 147,934 as of January 2006.

It is known for its excellent port facilities, being the sea port for Curitiba, the capital of Paraná.

Location: 25.6°S and 48.7°W

HDI(2000): 0.782

Climate

Although Paranaguá is situated in the south part of Brazil, where temperatures are cooler, it is known for its extremely hot and humid summers and mild and also very humid winters.

Summer

Paranaguá is probably Paraná's hottest city in the summer. Temperatures slightly above 40°C (104°F) happen very frequently in January.

Winter

The coolest month of the year is September, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Strong cold waves can get temperatures to dip below 5°C around three times a year, this tends to vary considerably from year to year though.

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