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Câmara de Lobos, Portugal

Madeira · Portugal

Câmara de Lobos is a mid-size city in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 32,209. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

32,209 Population 6,560/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Madeira Timezone

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About Câmara de Lobos

Câmara de Lobos

Câmara de Lobos is a municipality and town in the southern coast of the Portuguese island of Madeira, divided in 5 freguesias. A de facto suburb of the much larger capital city of Funchal, it is one of the larger population centres and an extension of the Funchal economy.

People

Population32,209
Density6,560/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population32,209
Population Density6,560 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates32.6504°, -16.9772°
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceMadeira
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (640 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Câmara de Lobos

Câmara de Lobos is a mid-size city in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 32,209. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.

Climate in Câmara de Lobos

Câmara de Lobos 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
Câmara de Lobos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Portugal avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density6,560/sq mi
Coordinates32.6504°N, 16.9772°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

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 32 km
Feb 16, 2022 Madeira Islands, Portugal region M4.9 34 km
Aug 18, 1990 27 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 28 km
May 26, 2005 40 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 42 km
Apr 9, 2022 15 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M4.4 23 km
Mar 31, 2005 61 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.3 65 km
Jan 11, 2006 107 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.2 109 km
Jan 10, 2006 86 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.2 89 km
Jan 12, 2006 67 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.1 70 km
Jul 21, 2008 57 km SE of Caniçal, Portugal M4.1 72 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 67 km
Jan 9, 2006 98 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M3.8 100 km
Mar 15, 2020 46 km S of Caniço, Portugal M3.8 49 km
Jun 13, 2002 46 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M3.4 53 km
May 24, 2003 49 km SE of Caniço, Portugal M2.7 59 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 1 241 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 4 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Madeira Shield 1,862 m (6,109 ft) -4500 9 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
February 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 2.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Câmara de Lobos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Câmara de Lobos

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica de Câmara de Lobos
Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar do Covão e Vargem
Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar da Lourencinha
Escola Básica dos 2º e 3º ciclos da Torre
Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar de Câmara de Lobos
Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar do Ribeiro de Alforra
Escola Básica e Secundária Dr. Luís Maurílio da Silva Dantas
Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar da Fonte da Rocha
Escola Básica do 1º ciclo com pré-escolar do Areeiro e Lombada
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Radio Stations near Câmara de Lobos

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 Câmara de Lobos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arquivo e História Adelino Rodrigues
Art Center Caravel
Blandy's Wine Lodge
Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas
casa-museu Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia
Centro de Ciência Viva
Centro Núcleo dos Dragoeiros das Neves
Confeitaria Felisberta
Design Center Nini Andrade Silva
Electricity Museum
Embroidery Museum
Engenho da cana de açucar
Etnografico
Immersive Museum of Madeira
Instituto do Vinho da Madeira
Madeira Optics Museum
Madeira Printing Press Museum
Madeira Story Centre
Mudas - Museu de Arte Contemporânea
Museu CR7
Museu da Baleia
Museu da Quinta das Cruzes
Museu da Vinha e do Vinho
Museu de Arte Sacra
Museu Etnográfico da Madeira
Museu Família Teixeira
Museu Henrique e Francisco Franco
Museu Militar da Madeira
Museu Monte Palace
Museum of Natural History
Natural History Museum of Funchal
Núcleo Museológico - Rota da Cal
Núcleo Museológico da Cidade do Açúcar
Núcleo Museológico do Palácio de São Lourenço
Núcleo Museológico do Solar do Ribeirinho
Solar do Aposento
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Vicentes Photography Museum

Libraries in Câmara de Lobos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Regional0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte"0.0
Biblioteca Casa das Mudas0.0
Biblioteca do arco0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Calouste Gulbenkian de Santa Cruz0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava0.0
Biblioteca Municipal do Caniço0.0
Biblioteca Municipal do Funchal0.0
Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian0.0
Livraria Paulinas0.0
UMa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Câmara de Lobos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadinho da Camacha
Mercadinho do Chafariz
Mercado Abastecedor do Porto Moniz
Mercado Agrícola do Santo da Serra
Mercado da Penteada
Mercado de Santa Cruz
Mercado dos Agricultores dos Prazeres
Mercado dos Lavradores
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos
Mercearia
Parque de Feiras

Hotels in Câmara de Lobos

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orca Praia
Pestana Churchill Bay
Pestana Churchill Bay - Reception
Pestana Fisherman Village

Restaurants in Câmara de Lobos

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Casa da Vinha
Aconchego
Adega da Quinta
Bacchus
Bom Sabor
Cá Está
Casa do Farol
Casa do Farol
Churchill's Restaurante
Coral
Deserta Pequena
Espadero
Espeto De Louro
Frango Da Guiia
O Lagar
O Pasto
Polar
Praia do Vigário
Vila da Carne
Vila do Peixe
Viola
Zen

Cafes in Câmara de Lobos

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1ª Estação
Bagga
Bagga
Cantinho de Sousa
Cyprus Poolbar
Doce Perfeito
El gato negro
Lua & Mel
Nata da Baía
Pizzo Café
República
Trigo Rei

Monuments in Câmara de Lobos

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Convento de São Bernardino

Clinics in Câmara de Lobos

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde de Câmara de Lobos
Policlinica

Veterinaries in Câmara de Lobos

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vetmedis

Gas Stations in Câmara de Lobos

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galp Camara de Lobos
PT #10212446859
Repsol

Banks in Câmara de Lobos

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Montepio
BPI
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Santander

Breweries in Câmara de Lobos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira

Stadiums & Teams in Câmara de Lobos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Câmara de Lobos

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cristiano Ronaldo International AirportFNCLarge Airport
Porto Santo AirportPXOMedium Airport

Post Offices in Câmara de Lobos

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Câmara de Lobos

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela da Encarnação
Capela da Vitória
Capela das Almas
Capela das Preces
Capela de Sant'Ana
Capela de São Cândido
Igreja da Encarnação
Igreja do Carmo
Igreja Paroquial de Santa Cecília
Nossa Senhora de Conceição
Paróquia Vitória
São Sebastiao

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Madeira
Elevation
950 m (3,117 ft)

🇵🇹 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 Câmara de Lobos

What is the population of Câmara de Lobos?

Câmara de Lobos has a population of 32,209 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 6,560 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Câmara de Lobos?

Câmara de Lobos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

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