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Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde

Full City Profile

2,225 Population 24/sq mi density
1,627 ft Elevation 496 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Nova Sintra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Area92.5 sq mi (239.5 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates14.8714°N, 24.6956°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.0"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 26, 2014.

Sep 18, 1998 54 km SW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde M5.0 55 km
Aug 17, 2004 40 km SW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde M4.6 41 km
Feb 26, 2014 14 km N of São Filipe, Cabo Verde M4.3 29 km
May 27, 1990 Cape Verde M4.2 129 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
2018 Helene Category 1 191 km
2015 Fred Category 1 203 km
1998 Jeanne Category 1 204 km
1980 Frances Category 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fogo Stratovolcano 2,829 m (9,281 ft) 2015 38 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
February 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
November 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in

Nova Sintra has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 65°F in February to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (0.0").

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