Clima urbano do bairro Santo Amaro, Recife-PE sob a perspectiva do campo térmico

Abstract

Urban climate exhibits both physical-natural characteristics and social factors, creating distinct localized climates according to the geographic approach of the Urban Climate System (SCU) developed by researcher Carlos Augusto Figueiredo Monteiro. From this perspective, the present study aims to analyze the microclimates of the Santo Amaro neighborhood, located in Recife, Pernambuco. To this end, meteorological variables were surveyed, including temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed and direction. This data collection was guided by a land use and occupation map of the neighborhood, which was constructed to achieve one of the research objectives and to guide routes for mobile transects using bicycles during the city's rainy and humid season (July 2023) and hot and dry season (February 2024). The Santo Amaro neighborhood is directly influenced by the urban center of Recife due to its proximity, occupation, and diverse land use. The neighborhood includes commercial centers, residential areas, tourist and cultural event locations, and some of Recife's main avenues. These characteristics highlight the importance of the neighborhood's urban dynamics and functionality, as well as the need for climatic studies and their implications for the resident population, especially regarding thermal discomfort caused by heat. This pioneering study on urban climate in Santo Amaro, Recife, investigated the effects of intense heat on the local population. The collected data revealed that the peripheral population of the neighborhood suffers more from thermal discomfort (heat) compared to the economically privileged population due to differences in land use, which impact wind circulation and the presence of green areas.