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Biscoitos, Portugal
Full City Profile
1,425
Population
140/sq mi density
577 ft
Elevation
176 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Biscoitos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 10.2 sq mi (26.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7833°N, 27.2500°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 85 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 69 | 44 km |
| 1757 | AZORES | Earthquake | — | 1,053 | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Terceira (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 9 km |
| Graciosa | Stratovolcano | 402 m (1,319 ft) | -1950 | 68 km |
| Pico | Stratovolcano | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) | 1720 | 106 km |
| Fayal | Stratovolcano | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) | 1958 | 130 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 164 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 177 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 5.9 in |
Biscoitos has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in February to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (1.8").