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Cedros, Portugal

Azores · Portugal

Cedros is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 907. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

907 Population 418/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Azores Timezone

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About Cedros

Cedros

Capelo is a freguesia in the municipality of Horta on the island of Faial in the Azorean archipelago. The population in 2011 was 486, in an area of 26.64 km2. Capelo may be considered the westernmost settlement of Eurasia, if Fajã Grande, on Flores Island, is considered part of North America, for it sits on the North American Plate.

People

Population907
Density418/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population907
Population Density418 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates38.6355°, -28.6944°
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceAzores
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,346 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cedros

Cedros is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 907. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.

Climate in Cedros

Cedros has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1055 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 101.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 94.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 113.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 64.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 51.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 48.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 46.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 160.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 121.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 126.3
Cedros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Portugal avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density418/sq mi
Coordinates38.6355°N, 28.6944°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 21, 2025.

Jul 9, 1998 12 km N of Horta, Portugal M6.2 6 km
Jan 20, 1993 49 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 52 km
Jan 11, 2021 69 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 65 km
Mar 29, 2017 142 km E of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal M5.4 137 km
Jun 23, 1991 109 km E of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal M5.2 138 km
Aug 1, 2000 39 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.1 32 km
Sep 29, 2023 122 km SE of Lajes das Flores, Portugal M5.0 145 km
Aug 18, 2007 108 km E of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal M5.0 150 km
Jan 12, 1993 45 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.0 52 km
Jan 28, 1993 46 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.9 48 km
May 14, 2010 117 km E of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal M4.9 135 km
Jan 14, 2024 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal M4.9 136 km
Nov 29, 1991 131 km SE of Lajes das Flores, Portugal M4.9 143 km
May 6, 1991 137 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 142 km
Jul 1, 2013 Azores Islands, Portugal M4.8 122 km
Feb 23, 1998 80 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 73 km
Jun 14, 2015 37 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 36 km
Aug 27, 2013 133 km WNW of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal M4.7 126 km
Apr 30, 2015 49 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 48 km
Feb 15, 1993 42 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Lorenzo Category 1 290 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 130 km
1998 Ivan Category 1 245 km
1992 Charley Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1641 AZORES Unknown 9.0 m 58 km
1980 AZORES Earthquake 0.4 m 69 83 km
1757 AZORES Earthquake 1,053 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fayal (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fayal Stratovolcano 1,043 m (3,422 ft) 1958 5 km
Pico Stratovolcano 2,351 m (7,713 ft) 1720 32 km
Graciosa Stratovolcano 402 m (1,319 ft) -1950 76 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 7.0 in Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
November 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 6.4 in

Cedros has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Cedros

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância dos Cedros
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Radio Stations near Cedros

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cedros

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atafona do Calço
Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre
Casa das Aves Marinhas dos Açores
Casa dos Botes
Casa Etnográfica
Casa Manuel de Arriaga
Casa Rural Típica
Dabney's House
Horta Museum
Museu da ALRAA
Museu de Arte Sacra da Horta
Museu de Cachalotes e Lulas
Museu do Vinho do Pico
Núcleo Expositivo das Bicas
Observatório do Mar dos Açores
Porto Pim Aquarium - Live Fish Station
Scrimshaw Museum

Libraries in Cedros

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Auditório Municipal e Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional João José da Graça0.0

Farmers Markets in Cedros

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marcado Municipal da Madalena
Mercado de Peixe
Mercado Municipal da Horta
Mercado Municipal da Madalena

Restaurants in Cedros

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

O Esconderijo
Pátio
Pizza Roma
Restaurante Pasquinha
Restaurante Rumar
Snack-Bar Fajã

Cafes in Cedros

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aldinas Snack-Bar
Café Rosa
Sofá

Gas Stations in Cedros

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Azoria

Stadiums & Teams in Cedros

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Airports Near Cedros

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Graciosa AirportGRWMedium Airport
Horta AirportHORMedium Airport
Pico AirportPIXMedium Airport
São Jorge AirportSJZMedium Airport

Post Offices in Cedros

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ponto Ctt

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cedros

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Penha de França
Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Fátima
Ermida de S. João Batista
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Dores
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Socorro
Igreja de Santa Bárbara
Igreja de Santo António
Império da Praça
Império da Praia do Norte
Império do Divino Espírito Santo do Cascalho
Império do Divino Espírito Santo do Salão
Império do Divino Espírito Santo dos Espalhafatos
Império do Espírito Santo da Rua de Cima

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Azores
Area
25.9 km² (10.0 mi²)
Postal Code
9900-302

🇵🇹 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

Volcanoes Near Cedros

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Fayal Stratovolcano 1,043 m 1958

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 Cedros

What is the population of Cedros?

Cedros has a population of 907 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 418 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cedros?

Cedros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.

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