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Porto Moniz, Portugal

Madeira · Portugal

Porto Moniz is a small town in Madeira, Portugal with a population of 2,762. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2,762 Population 197/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Madeira Timezone

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About Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz is a municipality in the northwest corner of the island of Madeira. It is located west of Santana and Machico, and northwest of Funchal. The population in 2011 was 2,711, in an area of 82.93 km2.

People

Population2,762
Density197/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population2,762
Population Density197 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates32.8668°, -17.1667°
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceMadeira
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (675 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz is a small town in Portugal (Madeira) with a population of 2,762. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Madeira.

Porto Moniz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Portugal avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area14.0 sq mi (36.4 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates32.8668°N, 17.1667°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 9, 2022.

Mar 7, 2020 27 km S of Caniço, Portugal M5.3 61 km
Feb 16, 2022 Madeira Islands, Portugal region M4.9 62 km
Aug 18, 1990 27 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 54 km
May 26, 2005 40 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 71 km
Apr 9, 2022 15 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M4.4 53 km
Mar 31, 2005 61 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.3 94 km
Jan 11, 2006 107 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.2 135 km
Jan 10, 2006 86 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.2 117 km
Jan 12, 2006 67 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.1 98 km
Jul 21, 2008 57 km SE of Caniçal, Portugal M4.1 99 km
Feb 18, 1995 34 km N of São Jorge, Portugal M4.0 41 km
May 10, 1998 46 km NE of São Jorge, Portugal M3.9 62 km
Jan 9, 2006 98 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M3.8 126 km
Mar 15, 2020 46 km S of Caniço, Portugal M3.8 78 km
Jun 13, 2002 46 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M3.4 83 km
May 24, 2003 49 km SE of Caniço, Portugal M2.7 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Vince Category 1 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MADEIRA ISLAND Meteorological 5.0 m 19 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Madeira Shield 1,862 m (6,109 ft) -4500 24 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 3.8 in
February 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 62°F (16°C) 3.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Porto Moniz has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in February to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Porto Moniz

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Primária do Porto Moniz
Escola Básica e Secundária com Pré-escolar e Creche do Porto Moniz
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Radio Stations near Porto Moniz

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cantinho dos Emigrantes MP3 128 kbps
Antena 3 Madeira (Portugal) antena 1, madeira AAC 166 kbps
Rádio Calheta MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Porto Moniz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arquivo e História Adelino Rodrigues
casa-museu Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia
Centro de Ciência Viva
Engenho da cana de açucar
Exposição faróis da Madeira
Madeira Printing Press Museum
Mudas - Museu de Arte Contemporânea
Museu da Vinha e do Vinho
Museu Etnográfico da Madeira
Núcleo Museológico - Rota da Cal
Solar do Aposento

Libraries in Porto Moniz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Regional0.0
Biblioteca "Feiticeiro do Norte"0.0
Biblioteca Casa das Mudas0.0
Biblioteca do arco0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal da Ribeira Brava0.0
Fundaçao Calouste Gulbenkian0.0
UMa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Porto Moniz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Abastecedor do Porto Moniz
Mercado da Penteada
Mercado dos Agricultores dos Prazeres
Mercado Municipal de Câmara de Lobos

Hotels in Porto Moniz

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aqua Natura Bay
Aqua Natura Madeira
Euro Moniz Inn
Studios by Aqua Natura

Restaurants in Porto Moniz

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Armando's
Atlantico
Cachalote
Calhau das Achadas
Dom Peixe
Gaivota
Ilhéu Mole
Lapa Bay
Mar à Vista
Onda Azul Lamaceiros
Pedra Mole
Perola Views
Polo Norte
Salgueiro
SeaView Rooftop
Talho Santa
Vila 77 North
Vila Baleia

Cafes in Porto Moniz

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

101
Art cafe Sardinha
Cantinho Tradicional
Casa do Calhau
Esplanada
Manuel Bruno França
Maracay
Olhos d´água
Sunrise

Clinics in Porto Moniz

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saúde da Santa
Centro de Saúde das Achadas da Cruz
Centro de Saúde de Porto Moniz
Centro de Saúde de Ribeira de Janela

Veterinaries in Porto Moniz

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estação Zootécnica da Madeira - Carlos Dória

Gas Stations in Porto Moniz

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repsol

Banks in Porto Moniz

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Novo Banco
Santander

Breweries in Porto Moniz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira

Stadiums & Teams in Porto Moniz

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Porto Moniz

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cristiano Ronaldo International AirportFNCLarge Airport

Post Offices in Porto Moniz

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CTT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Porto Moniz

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela dos Lamaçeiros
Igreja da Ribeira da Janela
Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena
Igreja Matriz do Porto Moniz

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Madeira

🇵🇹 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 Porto Moniz

What is the population of Porto Moniz?

Porto Moniz has a population of 2,762 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 197 people per square mile, spread across 14.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Porto Moniz?

Porto Moniz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches.

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