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Caniçal, Portugal

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3,893 Population 852/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Caniçal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density852/sq mi
Coordinates32.7383°N, 16.7384°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 38 km
Feb 16, 2022 Madeira Islands, Portugal region M4.9 46 km
Aug 18, 1990 27 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 44 km
May 26, 2005 40 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 52 km
Apr 9, 2022 15 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M4.4 26 km
Mar 31, 2005 61 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.3 71 km
Jan 11, 2006 107 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.2 119 km
Jan 10, 2006 86 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.2 97 km
Jul 21, 2008 57 km SE of Caniçal, Portugal M4.1 58 km
Jan 12, 2006 67 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.1 77 km
Feb 18, 1995 34 km N of São Jorge, Portugal M4.0 44 km
May 10, 1998 46 km NE of São Jorge, Portugal M3.9 49 km
Feb 2, 2008 143 km ENE of Caniçal, Portugal M3.8 144 km
Mar 15, 2020 46 km S of Caniço, Portugal M3.8 56 km
Jan 9, 2006 98 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M3.8 110 km
Jun 13, 2002 46 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M3.4 54 km
May 24, 2003 49 km SE of Caniço, Portugal M2.7 54 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 1 251 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 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Madeira Shield 1,862 m (6,109 ft) -4500 22 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
February 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in Coldest
March 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Caniçal has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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