Calheta, Portugal

Full City Profile

1,618 Population 293/sq mi density

942 ft Elevation 287 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Calheta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	942 ft (287 m)
Area	5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density	293/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7275°N, 17.1789°W
Timezone	Atlantic/Madeira

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"

26% below US 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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