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Lajes das Flores, Portugal
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Lajes das Flores is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 3,907. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lajes das Flores
Lajes das Flores is a municipality in the western part of the Azores; it includes the southern part of the island of Flores. To the north, where it is bordered by Santa Cruz das Flores. The population in 2021 was 1,408, in an area of 70.05 square kilometres (27.05 mi2). Its municipal seat is in the parish of the same name.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,907 |
| Population Density | 549 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3774°, -31.1785° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Azores |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.8 inches (1,670 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lajes das Flores
Lajes das Flores is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 3,907. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.
Climate in Lajes das Flores
Lajes das Flores has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.4°C), the coldest is Feb (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1704 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 549/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3774°N, 31.1785°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1847 | AZORES | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 10 | 13 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Meteorological | — | — | 4 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Flores (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Flores | Stratovolcano(es) | 914 m (2,999 ft) | -950 | 10 km |
| Corvo | Stratovolcano | 718 m (2,356 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 7.6 in |
Lajes das Flores has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (2.7").
Schools in Lajes das Flores
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância das Lajes das Flores | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lajes das Flores
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Lajes das Flores
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flores Museum | ||||
| Museu das Lajes das Flores | ||||
| Museu do Lavrador | ||||
| Museu e Auditório Municipal | ||||
| Pólo Museológico ou Casa Museu da Fajã Grande | ||||
| Whale Museum | ||||
| whaling |
Libraries in Lajes das Flores
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Santa Cruz das Flores | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Lajes das Flores
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lajes das Flores
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lajes das Flores
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lajes das Flores
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lajes das Flores
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Lajes das Flores
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Flores Airport | FLW | Medium Airport |
| Corvo Airport | CVU | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lajes das Flores
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CTT- Estações de Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lajes das Flores
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela da Costa do Lajedo | |
| Capela da Nossa Senhora das Angústias | |
| Casa do Espírito Santo da Lomba | |
| Casa do Espírito Santo da Ribeira das Lajes | |
| Igreja da Nossa Senhora dos Remédios | |
| Igreja da Santíssima Trindade | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Milagres | |
| Igreja do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres | |
| Igreja Paroquial de São Caetano | |
| Império da Casa do Espírito Santo | |
| Império da Fajãzinha |
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What is the population of Lajes das Flores?
Lajes das Flores has a population of 3,907 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 549 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lajes das Flores?
Lajes das Flores 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 67°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.8 inches.