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Calheta, Portugal
Full City Profile
3,773
Population
293/sq mi density
69 ft
Elevation
21 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Calheta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6019°N, 28.0179°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 | — | 24 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 69 | 27 km |
| 1757 | AZORES | Earthquake | — | 1,053 | 8 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pico (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pico | Stratovolcano | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) | 1720 | 36 km |
| Graciosa | Stratovolcano | 402 m (1,319 ft) | -1950 | 47 km |
| Fayal | Stratovolcano | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) | 1958 | 62 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 62 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 6.3 in |
Calheta has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.9").