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Calheta, Portugal

Madeira · Portugal

Calheta is a small town in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 1,618. Elevation: 942 ft (287 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,618 Population 293/sq mi density
942 ft Elevation 287 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.0 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Madeira Timezone

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About Calheta

Calheta

Calheta is a municipality on the southwest coast of Madeira, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 11,521, in an area of 111.50 km2.

People

Population1,618
Density293/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Population1,618
Population Density293 / sq mi
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Coordinates32.7275°, -17.1789°
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceMadeira
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.0 inches (710 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Calheta

Calheta is a small town in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 1,618. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.

Climate in Calheta

Calheta has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (24°C), the coldest is Feb (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 591 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 14.3° / 20.1° 69.3
Feb 17°C / 63°F 14° / 20.1° 72.7
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 14.3° / 20.8° 61.8
Apr 18°C / 64°F 14.9° / 21.2° 40.2
May 19.2°C / 67°F 16.2° / 22.3° 28.4
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 18.3° / 23.9° 9.3
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 19.8° / 25.7° 1.8
Aug 24°C / 75°F 20.8° / 27.1° 1.7
Sep 23.6°C / 74°F 20.5° / 26.8° 28.2
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 19.2° / 25.5° 92.8
Nov 20°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23° 80.7
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 15.3° / 21° 104.3
Calheta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above Portugal avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates32.7275°N, 17.1789°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2022.

Mar 7, 2020 27 km S of Caniço, Portugal M5.3 50 km
Feb 16, 2022 Madeira Islands, Portugal region M4.9 49 km
Aug 18, 1990 27 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 40 km
May 26, 2005 40 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 58 km
Apr 9, 2022 15 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M4.4 44 km
Mar 31, 2005 61 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.3 80 km
Jan 11, 2006 107 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.2 120 km
Jan 10, 2006 86 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.2 102 km
Jan 12, 2006 67 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.1 85 km
Jul 21, 2008 57 km SE of Caniçal, Portugal M4.1 93 km
Feb 18, 1995 34 km N of São Jorge, Portugal M4.0 54 km
May 10, 1998 46 km NE of São Jorge, Portugal M3.9 72 km
Jan 9, 2006 98 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M3.8 111 km
Mar 15, 2020 46 km S of Caniço, Portugal M3.8 64 km
Jun 13, 2002 46 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M3.4 71 km
May 24, 2003 49 km SE of Caniço, Portugal M2.7 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Vince Category 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MADEIRA ISLAND Meteorological 5.0 m 19 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Madeira Shield 1,862 m (6,109 ft) -4500 20 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
February 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Calheta has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Calheta

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica e Secundária com Pré-escolar da Calheta - - - -
Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar da Calheta - - - -
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Radio Stations near Calheta

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cantinho dos Emigrantes - MP3 128 kbps
Antena 3 Madeira (Portugal) antena 1, madeira AAC 166 kbps
Rádio Calheta - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Calheta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
casa-museu Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia
Centro de Ciência Viva
Engenho da cana de açucar
Exposição faróis da Madeira
Madeira Printing Press Museum
Mudas - Museu de Arte Contemporânea
Museu da Vinha e do Vinho
Museu Etnográfico da Madeira
Núcleo Museológico - Rota da Cal
Solar do Aposento

Libraries in Calheta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Regional0.0
Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte"0.0
Biblioteca Casa das Mudas0.0
Biblioteca do arco0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava0.0
Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian0.0

Farmers Markets in Calheta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Abastecedor do Porto Moniz
Mercado dos Agricultores dos Prazeres
Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos

Hotels in Calheta

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Savoy Calheta Beach
Savoy Saccharum Resort & Spa
Socalco Nature Calheta

Restaurants in Calheta

23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Pedreira
Alambique
Barbosa Burger
Beira Mar
Bentornato a Rum Bar - Restaurant
Buddha Sakura
Calheta Green
Cantinho Levada São João
Convento das Vinhas
Essência
Estrela
Eugenho
Golden Calheta
LEME Marisqueria
Mad Coffee Bar
Manifattura Di Gelato
Marina Azul
Mudas
O Escorrega
Onda Azul
Razão
Solar D.Manuel I
Trapiche

Cafes in Calheta

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gato Legal Calheta Kiosk
Onda Park

Monuments in Calheta

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chaminé do Antigo Engenho

Clinics in Calheta

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde da Calheta
Consultório Médico

Dentists in Calheta

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dentária Conchimar

Veterinaries in Calheta

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Consultório Veterinário da Calheta

Gas Stations in Calheta

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PT #3261531312
PT #3854351727

Banks in Calheta

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Novo Banco
Santander

Shopping Malls in Calheta

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Laranjeiras

Breweries in Calheta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira

Stadiums & Teams in Calheta

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Calheta

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cristiano Ronaldo International AirportFNCLarge Airport

Post Offices in Calheta

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CTT- Correios Calheta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Calheta

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Jesus. Maria e José
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Livramento
Capela de Santo António
Capela de São Francisco Xavier
Centro de Ajuda
Igreja Cristã
Igreja de São Francisco Xavier
Igreja do Espírito Santo
Igreja Evangélica
Igreja Paroquial de São João Baptista

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Madeira
Elevation
236 m (774 ft)
Area
14.7 km² (5.7 mi²)
Postal Code
9370-024

🇵🇹 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 Calheta

What is the population of Calheta?

Calheta has a population of 1,618 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 293 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Calheta?

Calheta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches.

Nearby Cities

Estreito da Calheta 1,630 pop · 0.8 mi Arco da Calheta 3,241 pop · 1.9 mi Canhas 3,769 pop · 4.5 mi Fajã da Ovelha 1,016 pop · 4.6 mi Ponta do Sol 4,235 pop · 5.7 mi Ribeira Brava 5,932 pop · 7.7 mi São Vicente 6,063 pop · 9.2 mi Campanário 3,987 pop · 9.4 mi Porto Moniz 2,762 pop · 9.7 mi Estreito de Câmara de Lobos 9,348 pop · 11.4 mi Curral das Freiras 1,673 pop · 12.2 mi Câmara de Lobos 32,209 pop · 12.9 mi Boaventura 1,221 pop · 13.5 mi Santo António 25,940 pop · 14.9 mi
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