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Fenais da Luz, Portugal

Azores · Portugal

Fenais da Luz is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 2,009. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,009 Population 306/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Azores Timezone

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About Fenais da Luz

Fenais da Luz

Fenais da Luz is a civil parish in the municipality of Ponta Delgada on the island of São Miguel in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 2,009, in an area of 7.69 square kilometres (2.97 mi2).

People

Population2,009
Density306/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population2,009
Population Density306 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates37.8249°, -25.6423°
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceAzores
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,010 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fenais da Luz

Fenais da Luz is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 2,009. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.

Climate in Fenais da Luz

Fenais da Luz has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.7°C), the coldest is Feb (14.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1044 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15°C / 59°F 12.9° / 17° 110.7
Feb 14.4°C / 58°F 12.1° / 16.6° 81.6
Mar 14.6°C / 58°F 12.3° / 16.9° 98.5
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 12.8° / 17.4° 78.8
May 16.8°C / 62°F 14.4° / 19.2° 69.3
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 16.6° / 21.7° 42.8
Jul 21.4°C / 71°F 18.6° / 24.1° 24.7
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 19.9° / 25.5° 49.2
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.2° 84.2
Oct 19.5°C / 67°F 17.1° / 21.8° 114.6
Nov 16.7°C / 62°F 14.5° / 18.9° 119.9
Dec 15.4°C / 60°F 13.3° / 17.4° 169.6
Fenais da Luz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Portugal avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates37.8249°N, 25.6423°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 13, 2025.

Apr 5, 2007 74 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M6.3 107 km
Apr 7, 2007 82 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M6.1 117 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 107 km
Apr 30, 2013 Azores Islands region M5.9 69 km
Mar 9, 1996 111 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.7 142 km
Apr 8, 2007 90 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.4 122 km
Apr 8, 2007 91 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.2 123 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 110 km
Dec 9, 1991 98 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M5.2 133 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 116 km
Mar 11, 2025 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal M5.1 58 km
Apr 6, 2007 78 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 110 km
Apr 9, 2007 96 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 128 km
Dec 9, 1999 107 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M4.9 141 km
Jun 18, 1991 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 63 km
Apr 11, 2014 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 84 km
Aug 27, 1997 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 90 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 103 km
Apr 8, 2007 114 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M4.8 146 km
Jan 27, 2020 38 km W of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.8 56 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 3 273 km
2012 Gordon Category 1 99 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 47 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 200 149 km
1939 AZORES Earthquake 0.2 m 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Picos Volcanic System (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Picos Volcanic System Pyroclastic cone(s) 350 m (1,148 ft) 1652 6 km
Sete Cidades Stratovolcano 856 m (2,808 ft) 1880 13 km
Agua de Pau Stratovolcano 947 m (3,107 ft) 1564 16 km
Furnas Stratovolcano 805 m (2,641 ft) 1630 29 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
February 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in

Fenais da Luz has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Fenais da Luz

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EB1/JI Prof. Mariano Marcelino Cabral (Fenais da Luz)
Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância Francisco José de Medeiros
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Radio Stations near Fenais da Luz

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Fenais da Luz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas
Central Hídrica da Fajã Redonda
Central Hidroeléctrica 1911
Centro de interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha
Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Fabrica de Chá Porto Formoso
Ferreiro Ferrador
Fort Saint Blaise
Galeria Fonseca Macedo
Melo abreu
Military Museum of the Azores
Museu Capelas
Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Arte Sacra
Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santa Bárbara
Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santo André
Museu da Emigração Açoriana
Museu Hebraico Sahar Hassamaim
Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande
Museu Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo
Museu Tabaco da Maia
Museu Vivo do Franciscanismo
Núcleo Museológico Mercearia Central - Casa Tradicional
Observatório Vulcanológico e Geotérmico dos Açores
Oficina Museu
Olaria-Museu do Mestre António Batata
Olarias da Villa

Libraries in Fenais da Luz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca da Universidade dos Açores0.0
Biblioteca e Arquivo Municipal0.0
Biblioteca e Arquivo Regional de Ponta Delgada0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Ernesto do Canto0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tomaz Borba Vieira0.0

Farmers Markets in Fenais da Luz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado da Graça
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Fenais da Luz

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cantinho da Luz
Pedras do Mar Resort & Spa
São Vicente Lodge - Atlantic Retreat

Restaurants in Fenais da Luz

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maria Pic-nic
Meia Nau Restaurante & Bar

Cafes in Fenais da Luz

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café esperança de Nelson Oliveira
Café Stop
Cervejaria Refêga
O miradouro

Castles in Fenais da Luz

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castelo

Golf Courses in Fenais da Luz

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Batalha Golf Course

Breweries in Fenais da Luz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azores Brewing Company
Cerveja Korisca
Vulcana

Stadiums & Teams in Fenais da Luz

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fenais da Luz

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
João Paulo II AirportPDLLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fenais da Luz

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermida de São Pedro
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos

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 Luz

What is the population of Fenais da Luz?

Fenais da Luz has a population of 2,009 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 306 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fenais da Luz?

Fenais da Luz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.

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