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Furnas, Portugal
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Furnas is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 1,599. Elevation: 791 ft (241 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Furnas
Furnas is a civil parish in the municipality of Povoação on the island of São Miguel in the Portuguese Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,439, in an area of 34.43 km2. The parish is one of the largest in the island and in the Azores. It is located east of Lagoa and Ponta Delgada, west of Povoação and southeast of Ribeira Grande.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,599 |
| Population Density | 122 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7757°, -25.3104° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.5 inches (1,106 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Furnas
Furnas is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 1,599. The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet (241 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in Furnas
Furnas 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (33.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7757°N, 25.3104°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 127 km |
| 1939 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Furnas (1 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 1 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 14 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 32 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 43 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 5.1 in |
Furnas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in February to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.6").
Schools in Furnas
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.B.I 1,2,3/JI de Furnas | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância de Furnas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Furnas
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antena 1 Açores (Portugal) | acores, antena 1 | AAC 165 kbps |
Museums in Furnas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 | ||||
| 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 Furnas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca e Arquivo Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Furnas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Furnas
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Furnas
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Furnas
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Furnas
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Furnas
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Furnas
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Furnas
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Furnas
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Furnas
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Furnas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azores Brewing Company | ||||
| Cerveja Korisca | ||||
| Vulcana |
Stadiums & Teams in Furnas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Furnas
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| João Paulo II Airport | PDL | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Furnas
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Alegria | |
| Igreja de Santa Ana |
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Public Holidays in Portugal
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Frequently Asked Questions About Furnas
What is the population of Furnas?
Furnas has a population of 1,599 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 13.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Furnas?
Furnas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches.