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Cova Figueira, Cabo Verde

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720 Population 8/sq mi density
1,575 ft Elevation 480 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Cova Figueira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Area92.5 sq mi (239.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates14.8905°N, 24.2934°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.51"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 26, 2014.

Sep 18, 1998 54 km SW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde M5.0 89 km
Aug 17, 2004 40 km SW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde M4.6 81 km
Feb 26, 2014 14 km N of São Filipe, Cabo Verde M4.3 26 km
May 27, 1990 Cape Verde M4.2 87 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
2018 Helene Category 1 218 km
2015 Fred Category 1 172 km
1998 Jeanne Category 1 222 km
1980 Frances Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fogo Stratovolcano 2,829 m (9,281 ft) 2015 9 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
February 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in Coldest
March 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
November 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in

Cova Figueira has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 65°F in February to 73°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (0.0").

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