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Camacha, Portugal

Madeira · Portugal

Camacha is a small city in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 5,149. Elevation: 469 ft (143 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

5,149 Population 112/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Madeira Timezone

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About Camacha

Camacha

Camacha is a parish in the municipality of Santa Cruz, on the southeastern part of Madeira Island. It is situated in the mountainous interior of the island, 3 km north of Caniço, 7 km northeast of Funchal and 6 km west of Santa Cruz. The population in 2011 was 7,449, in an area of 19.77 km2.

People

Population5,149
Density112/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Population5,149
Population Density112 / sq mi
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates33.0867°, -16.3425°
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceMadeira
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (421 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Camacha

Camacha is a small city in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 5,149. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.

Climate in Camacha

Camacha has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.2°C), the coldest is Feb (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 393 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.2°C / 61°F 14° / 18.5° 51.6
Feb 16°C / 61°F 13.6° / 18.3° 42.4
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 13.9° / 19° 32.4
Apr 17.1°C / 63°F 14.5° / 19.7° 31.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 15.9° / 21.2° 21.1
Jun 20.4°C / 69°F 17.9° / 23° 14.2
Jul 22.2°C / 72°F 19.6° / 24.7° 3.8
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 20.6° / 25.8° 5.1
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 20° / 25.4° 14.4
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 18.6° / 23.9° 45.4
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 16.4° / 21.1° 65.0
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 14.9° / 19.5° 66.4
Camacha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Portugal avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area45.9 sq mi (118.9 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates33.0867°N, 16.3425°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Sep 17, 2023.

Mar 7, 2020 27 km S of Caniço, Portugal M5.3 89 km
Feb 16, 2022 Madeira Islands, Portugal region M4.9 97 km
May 26, 2005 40 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 102 km
Aug 18, 1990 27 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 97 km
Apr 9, 2022 15 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M4.4 76 km
Sep 17, 2023 193 km NE of Caniçal, Portugal M4.3 140 km
Jan 17, 2007 157 km NNE of São Jorge, Portugal M4.3 112 km
Mar 31, 2005 61 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.3 117 km
Jan 10, 2006 86 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.2 141 km
Jan 12, 2006 67 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.1 123 km
Jul 21, 2008 57 km SE of Caniçal, Portugal M4.1 76 km
May 2, 2022 157 km ENE of Caniçal, Portugal M4.0 111 km
Feb 18, 1995 34 km N of São Jorge, Portugal M4.0 47 km
May 10, 1998 46 km NE of São Jorge, Portugal M3.9 26 km
Mar 15, 2020 46 km S of Caniço, Portugal M3.8 104 km
Feb 2, 2008 143 km ENE of Caniçal, Portugal M3.8 103 km
Jun 13, 2002 46 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M3.4 96 km
May 24, 2003 49 km SE of Caniço, Portugal M2.7 90 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 1 262 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 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Madeira Shield 1,862 m (6,109 ft) -4500 71 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
February 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
April 62°F (16°C) 1.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Camacha has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in February to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Camacha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cardina
Casa Colombo

Libraries in Camacha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Restaurants in Camacha

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PXO Grills
Quinta dos Sabores
Rafaela
Torres

Zoos in Camacha

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quinta das Palmeiras

Stadiums & Teams in Camacha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Camacha

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cristiano Ronaldo International AirportFNCLarge Airport
Porto Santo AirportPXOMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Madeira
Area
40.0 km² (15.4 mi²)

🇵🇹 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 Camacha

What is the population of Camacha?

Camacha has a population of 5,149 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 45.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Camacha?

Camacha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.

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