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Porto Moniz, Portugal

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2,762 Population 197/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
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. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US 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 US 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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