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Fenais da Ajuda, Portugal

Azores · Portugal

Fenais da Ajuda is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 1,131. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,131 Population 205/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Azores Timezone

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About Fenais da Ajuda

Fenais da Ajuda

Fenais da Ajuda is a civil parish in the municipality of Ribeira Grande in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,131, in an area of 13.36 km2.

People

Population1,131
Density205/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Population1,131
Population Density205 / sq mi
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Coordinates37.8513°, -25.3241°
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceAzores
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (984 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fenais da Ajuda

Fenais da Ajuda is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 1,131. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.

Climate in Fenais da Ajuda

Fenais da Ajuda 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 1044 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 110.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 81.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 98.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 78.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 69.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 42.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 84.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 114.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 119.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 169.6
Fenais da Ajuda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Portugal avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates37.8513°N, 25.3241°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Aug 2, 2025.

Apr 5, 2007 74 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M6.3 87 km
Apr 7, 2007 82 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M6.1 95 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 131 km
Apr 30, 2013 Azores Islands region M5.9 46 km
Mar 9, 1996 111 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.7 124 km
Apr 8, 2007 90 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.4 103 km
Aug 2, 2025 125 km ESE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M5.2 141 km
Apr 8, 2007 91 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.2 105 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 135 km
Dec 9, 1991 98 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M5.2 112 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 140 km
Mar 11, 2025 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal M5.1 43 km
Apr 8, 2007 118 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 131 km
Apr 9, 2007 96 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 109 km
Apr 6, 2007 78 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 91 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 126 km
Jun 18, 1991 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 86 km
Apr 11, 2014 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 110 km
Dec 9, 1999 107 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M4.9 120 km
Aug 27, 1997 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Ophelia Category 3 261 km
2012 Gordon Category 1 88 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 74 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1614 AZORES Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 200 123 km
1939 AZORES Earthquake 0.2 m 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Furnas (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Furnas Stratovolcano 805 m (2,641 ft) 1630 9 km
Agua de Pau Stratovolcano 947 m (3,107 ft) 1564 16 km
Picos Volcanic System Pyroclastic cone(s) 350 m (1,148 ft) 1652 31 km
Sete Cidades Stratovolcano 856 m (2,808 ft) 1880 40 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
February 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in

Fenais da Ajuda has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Fenais da Ajuda

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica e Jardim de Fenais da Ajuda
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Radio Stations near Fenais da Ajuda

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antena 1 Açores (Portugal) acores, antena 1 AAC 165 kbps

Museums in Fenais da Ajuda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas
Casa João de Melo
Central Hídrica da Fajã Redonda
Central Hidroeléctrica 1911
Centro Ambiental do Priolo
Centro de Divulgação Florestal do Nordeste
Centro de interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha
Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Fabrica de Chá Porto Formoso
Ferreiro Ferrador
Furnas Monitoring and Research Center
Museu da Emigração Açoriana
Museu do Linho
Museu do Trigo
Museu Etnográfico de São Pedro de Nordestinho
Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande
Museu Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo
Museu Municipal Nestor de Sousa
Museu Tabaco da Maia
Museu Vivo do Franciscanismo
Núcleo Museológico da Achada
Núcleo Museológico da Lomba da Fazenda
Núcleo Museológico Mercearia Central - Casa Tradicional
Olaria-Museu do Mestre António Batata
Olarias da Villa
OMIC - Observatório Microbiano das Furnas
Vigia da Furada

Libraries in Fenais da Ajuda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca e Arquivo Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tomaz Borba Vieira0.0

Farmers Markets in Fenais da Ajuda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in Fenais da Ajuda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azores Brewing Company
Cerveja Korisca
Vulcana

Stadiums & Teams in Fenais da Ajuda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fenais da Ajuda

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
João Paulo II AirportPDLLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fenais da Ajuda

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Aflição
Igreja de São Pedro
Igreja dos Santos Reis Magos

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Azores

🇵🇹 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

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 Fenais da Ajuda

What is the population of Fenais da Ajuda?

Fenais da Ajuda has a population of 1,131 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 205 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fenais da Ajuda?

Fenais da Ajuda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

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