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Bandeiras, Portugal

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626 Population 63/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Bandeiras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates38.5391°N, 28.4631°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 21, 2025.

Jul 9, 1998 12 km N of Horta, Portugal M6.2 19 km
Jan 20, 1993 49 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 71 km
Jan 11, 2021 69 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 87 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 146 km
Aug 1, 2000 39 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.1 55 km
Jan 12, 1993 45 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.0 67 km
Jan 14, 2024 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal M4.9 117 km
Jan 28, 1993 46 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.9 68 km
Feb 23, 1998 80 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 96 km
Jun 28, 1997 49 km SSE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M4.8 147 km
Jun 14, 2015 37 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 58 km
Jul 1, 2013 Azores Islands, Portugal M4.8 143 km
Aug 27, 2013 133 km WNW of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal M4.7 145 km
Feb 16, 1993 73 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 88 km
Apr 30, 2015 49 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 70 km
Jul 11, 1998 9 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 31 km
Feb 15, 1993 42 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 65 km
Jul 6, 2010 119 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 135 km
Jan 19, 2025 4 km NNW of Ribeirinha, Portugal M4.6 111 km
Oct 18, 2012 115 km ESE of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal M4.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Gordon Category 1 289 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 112 km
1998 Ivan Category 1 249 km
1992 Charley Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1641 AZORES Unknown 9.0 m 35 km
1980 AZORES Earthquake 0.4 m 69 65 km
1757 AZORES Earthquake 1,053 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pico (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pico Stratovolcano 2,351 m (7,713 ft) 1720 9 km
Fayal Stratovolcano 1,043 m (3,422 ft) 1958 24 km
Graciosa Stratovolcano 402 m (1,319 ft) -1950 69 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 6.5 in Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in
December 58°F (15°C) 6.1 in

Bandeiras has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.8").

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