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Cabo da Praia, Portugal

Azores · Portugal

Cabo da Praia is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 712. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

712 Population 539/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Azores Timezone

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People

Population712
Density539/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population712
Population Density539 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates38.7073°, -27.0566°
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceAzores
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,141 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cabo da Praia

Cabo da Praia is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 712. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.

Climate in Cabo da Praia

Cabo da Praia has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.8°C), the coldest is Feb (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 983 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15°C / 59°F 12.7° / 17.2° 93.0
Feb 14.6°C / 58°F 12.1° / 17° 91.6
Mar 14.9°C / 59°F 12.4° / 17.4° 107.7
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 13.1° / 18.4° 81.1
May 17.2°C / 63°F 14.5° / 19.9° 63.4
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 16.6° / 22.3° 45.3
Jul 21.8°C / 71°F 18.8° / 24.7° 29.2
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 19.9° / 25.8° 41.6
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 19° / 24.4° 74.6
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 16.9° / 22° 101.8
Nov 17.1°C / 63°F 14.9° / 19.3° 88.2
Dec 15.4°C / 60°F 13.1° / 17.7° 165.4
Cabo da Praia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Portugal avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density539/sq mi
Coordinates38.7073°N, 27.0566°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 25, 2025.

Jul 9, 1998 12 km N of Horta, Portugal M6.2 136 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 53 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 54 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 48 km
Jan 14, 2024 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal M4.9 7 km
Apr 11, 2014 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 85 km
Jun 18, 1991 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 95 km
Aug 27, 1997 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 72 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 56 km
Jan 27, 2020 38 km W of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.8 109 km
Jun 28, 1997 49 km SSE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M4.8 53 km
Jun 28, 1997 55 km SSE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.7 57 km
Jan 19, 2025 4 km NNW of Ribeirinha, Portugal M4.6 13 km
Mar 4, 2000 49 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.6 52 km
Jun 27, 1997 2 km NE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.5 2 km
Jun 30, 1997 57 km ESE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.5 58 km
Jun 28, 1997 47 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.5 50 km
Aug 10, 1993 53 km SSE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M4.5 58 km
Jun 29, 1997 43 km SSE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.5 46 km
Apr 25, 2004 48 km WNW of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal M4.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Gordon Category 1 253 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 148 km
1998 Ivan Category 1 228 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 97 km
1980 AZORES Earthquake 0.4 m 69 60 km
1757 AZORES Earthquake 1,053 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Terceira (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 23 km
Graciosa Stratovolcano 402 m (1,319 ft) -1950 86 km
Pico Stratovolcano 2,351 m (7,713 ft) 1720 120 km
Sete Cidades Stratovolcano 856 m (2,808 ft) 1880 145 km
Fayal Stratovolcano 1,043 m (3,422 ft) 1958 146 km
Picos Volcanic System Pyroclastic cone(s) 350 m (1,148 ft) 1652 159 km
Agua de Pau Stratovolcano 947 m (3,107 ft) 1564 173 km
Furnas Stratovolcano 805 m (2,641 ft) 1630 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in
February 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Coldest
March 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
December 62°F (16°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Cabo da Praia has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in February to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Cabo da Praia

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância do Cabo da Praia
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Museums in Cabo da Praia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa dos Botes - núcleo museológico e clube naval de São Mateus da Calheta
Casa-Museu Vitorino Nemésio
Centro de Ciência de Angra do Heroísmo
Hospital da Boa Nova
Monte Brasil's Signal Station
Museu Antigo do Senhor Manuel Mitéio
Museu da Ribeirinha
Museu de Angra do Heroismo
Museu de Carnaval
Museu do Agricultor
Museu do Vinho
Museu dos Altares
Museu Vulcanospeleológico
Núcleo Museológico de São Bartolomeu dos Regatos

Libraries in Cabo da Praia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional Luís da Silva Ribeiro;Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional de Angra do Heroísmo0.0
Palácio Bettencourt0.0

Farmers Markets in Cabo da Praia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Duque de Bragança
Mercado Praia da Vitória
Small Market

Restaurants in Cabo da Praia

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Restaurant by the Ocean

Monuments in Cabo da Praia

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forte de Santa Catarina

Castles in Cabo da Praia

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forte São Jorge

Breweries in Cabo da Praia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveja Brianda

Stadiums & Teams in Cabo da Praia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cabo da Praia

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lajes AirportTERMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Azores

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cabo da Praia

What is the population of Cabo da Praia?

Cabo da Praia has a population of 712 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 539 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cabo da Praia?

Cabo da Praia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches.

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