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Camacha, Portugal

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5,149 Population 112/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US 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 US 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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