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Madalena, Portugal

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6,136 Population 108/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Madalena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area56.8 sq mi (147.1 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates38.5364°N, 28.5266°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 21, 2025.

Jul 9, 1998 12 km N of Horta, Portugal M6.2 15 km
Jan 20, 1993 49 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 65 km
Jan 11, 2021 69 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 83 km
Aug 1, 2000 39 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.1 51 km
Jan 12, 1993 45 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.0 61 km
Jan 28, 1993 46 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.9 62 km
Jan 14, 2024 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal M4.9 122 km
Jul 1, 2013 Azores Islands, Portugal M4.8 140 km
Jun 14, 2015 37 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 53 km
Feb 23, 1998 80 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 92 km
Feb 15, 1993 42 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 59 km
Apr 30, 2015 49 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 64 km
Feb 16, 1993 73 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 84 km
Jul 11, 1998 9 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 25 km
Aug 27, 2013 133 km WNW of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal M4.7 142 km
Jul 6, 2010 119 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 131 km
Oct 18, 2012 115 km ESE of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal M4.6 137 km
Apr 19, 2015 42 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.6 58 km
Jan 19, 2025 4 km NNW of Ribeirinha, Portugal M4.6 116 km
Feb 24, 1993 42 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Gordon Category 1 292 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 114 km
1998 Ivan Category 1 251 km
1992 Charley Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1641 AZORES Unknown 9.0 m 40 km
1980 AZORES Earthquake 0.4 m 69 71 km
1757 AZORES Earthquake 1,053 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pico (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pico Stratovolcano 2,351 m (7,713 ft) 1720 13 km
Fayal Stratovolcano 1,043 m (3,422 ft) 1958 19 km
Graciosa Stratovolcano 402 m (1,319 ft) -1950 72 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 6.4 in Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 5.9 in

Madalena has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in February to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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