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Cedros, Portugal

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907 Population 418/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
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. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US 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 US 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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