In April, the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) predicts rainfall above or close to average in the western part of the North Region, while in the center-east of Pará, Tocantins and much of the Northeast, the The forecast is for below-average rainfall.
The performance of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the warming of the Tropical Atlantic can influence the occurrence of rain in the north and east of the Northeast.
In the states of Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí and Bahia, which make up Matopibacrops are developing favorably due to satisfactory levels of moisture in the soil.
However, the forecast of below-average rainfall for April may affect the productive potential of crops under development, although it will benefit the harvesting process.
Mato Grosso and Goiás are expected to experience a situation like this.
April marks the transition between the rainy and dry seasons in the central region of the country.
In the South, Southeast and central-north regions of Mato Grosso do Sul, rainfall volumes close to or above average are expected, keeping water levels in the soil high and favoring crop management and development.
However, there is a possibility of harvest interruption in some areas. On the other hand, in the south of Mato Grosso do Sul and part of the center-south of Rio Grande do Sul, the forecast indicates rainfall slightly below average, which could affect the development of crops.
Temperatures in April in the country
As for temperatures, they are expected to be above average in a large part of the country, mainly in the western part of the South and Southeast regions, in addition to the Central-West region. In the North and Northeast regions, temperatures can exceed 26ºC, while in the Southeast Region they will vary between 22ºC and 26ºC, and in the South Region between 18ºC and 24ºC.
In the highest altitude areas of the South and Southeast regions, forecasts indicate temperatures below 17ºC.
