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Arrifes, Portugal
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Arrifes is a small city in Azores, Portugal with a population of 6,981. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Arrifes
Arrifes is a civil parish in the municipality of Ponta Delgada on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. The population in 2011 was 7,086, in an area of 25.37 km².
People
Climate
| Population | 6,981 |
| Population Density | 715 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7667°, -25.7000° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.4 inches (1,078 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arrifes
Arrifes is a small city in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 6,981. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in Arrifes
Arrifes has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.7°C), the coldest is Feb (14.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1044 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 715/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7667°N, 25.7000°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 134 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Picos Volcanic System (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 3 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 14 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 20 km |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 33 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in |
Arrifes has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.4").
Schools in Arrifes
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola saúde | — | — | — | — |
| Escola saúde | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica Integrada de Arrifes | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância do Outeiro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Cardeal Humberto de Medeiros | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Engenheiro José Cordeiro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância da Covoada | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância dos Milagres | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Arrifes
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antena 1 Açores (Portugal) | acores, antena 1 | AAC 165 kbps |
Museums in Arrifes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas | ||||
| Central Hídrica da Fajã Redonda | ||||
| Central Hidroeléctrica 1911 | ||||
| Centro de interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha | ||||
| Ferreiro Ferrador | ||||
| Fort Saint Blaise | ||||
| Galeria Fonseca Macedo | ||||
| Melo abreu | ||||
| Military Museum of the Azores | ||||
| Museu Capelas | ||||
| Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santa Bárbara | ||||
| Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santo André | ||||
| Museu da Emigração Açoriana | ||||
| Museu Hebraico Sahar Hassamaim | ||||
| Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande | ||||
| Museu Vivo do Franciscanismo | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico Mercearia Central - Casa Tradicional | ||||
| Observatório Vulcanológico e Geotérmico dos Açores | ||||
| Oficina Museu |
Libraries in Arrifes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca da Universidade dos Açores | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Arquivo Regional de Ponta Delgada | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Ernesto do Canto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Tomaz Borba Vieira | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arrifes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado da Graça | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Restaurants in Arrifes
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arrifes
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Arrifes
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arrifes
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arrifes
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Arrifes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azores Brewing Company | ||||
| Cerveja Korisca | ||||
| Vulcana |
Stadiums & Teams in Arrifes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Arrifes
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| João Paulo II Airport | PDL | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Arrifes
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT - Arrifes |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arrifes
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Saúde | |
| Igreja dos Milagres | |
| Igreja Nossa Senhora da Ajuda |
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What is the population of Arrifes?
Arrifes has a population of 6,981 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 715 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Arrifes?
Arrifes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.