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Faial, Portugal

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1,567 Population 180/sq mi density
-341 ft Elevation -104 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Faial enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-341 ft (-104 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates32.7833°N, 16.8500°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

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 43 km
Feb 16, 2022 Madeira Islands, Portugal region M4.9 48 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 56 km
Apr 9, 2022 15 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M4.4 31 km
Mar 31, 2005 61 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.3 77 km
Jan 11, 2006 107 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.2 123 km
Jan 10, 2006 86 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.2 102 km
Jan 12, 2006 67 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.1 83 km
Jul 21, 2008 57 km SE of Caniçal, Portugal M4.1 69 km
Feb 18, 1995 34 km N of São Jorge, Portugal M4.0 38 km
May 10, 1998 46 km NE of São Jorge, Portugal M3.9 48 km
Jan 9, 2006 98 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M3.8 114 km
Mar 15, 2020 46 km S of Caniço, Portugal M3.8 61 km
Jun 13, 2002 46 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M3.4 61 km
May 24, 2003 49 km SE of Caniço, Portugal M2.7 63 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 1 240 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 22 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Madeira Shield 1,862 m (6,109 ft) -4500 13 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
February 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Faial has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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