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Quelfes, Portugal
Faro · Portugal
Quelfes is a small city in Faro, Portugal with a population of 17,253. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Quelfes
Quelfes is a freguesia (parish) in the municipality of Olhão. The population in 2011 was 17,246, in an area of 28.20 km².
People
Climate
| Population | 17,253 |
| Population Density | 2,076 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0600°, -7.8216° |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| State / Province | Faro |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.8 inches (529 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Quelfes
Quelfes is a small city in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 17,253. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.
Climate in Quelfes
Quelfes has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 474 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above Portugal avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,076/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0600°N, 7.8216°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 107 km |
| 881 | CADIZ | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Quelfes has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 52°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Quelfes
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Básica de Brancanes | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Quelfes | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Básica de Marim | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Quelfes
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvor FM | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RUA FM | electric, groove | MP3 | |
| Radio Guadiana | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Quelfes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algarve Life Sciences Center | ||||
| Casa João Lúcio | ||||
| Casa Memória da N2 | ||||
| Exposição Cortiça | ||||
| Faro story spot | ||||
| Galeria de Arte e Bar | ||||
| In The Pink - Galeria Fotografia | ||||
| Museu de Arqueologia de Loulé | ||||
| Museu do Traje de São Brás de Alportel | ||||
| Museu e Igreja da Misericórdia | ||||
| Museu e Igreja da Misericórdia | ||||
| Museu Islâmico | ||||
| Museu Marítimo Almirante Ramalho Ortigão | ||||
| Museu Municipal | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Faro | ||||
| Museu Municipal de Olhão | ||||
| Museu Paroqual de Moncarapacho | ||||
| Museu Regional do Algarve | ||||
| Museum of the traditional tuna fishing | ||||
| Núcleo Museológico Fenício | ||||
| Palacete Belmarço | ||||
| Polo Museológico de Salir | ||||
| Tavira Science Centre |
Libraries in Quelfes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Distrital de Faro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do Campus da Penha | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Viegas Gregório | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Álvaro de Campos | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Faro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Manuel Francisco do Estanco Louro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal José Mariano Gago | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Sophia de Mello Breyner | 0.0 | |||||
| Professora Maria José Fraqueza | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Quelfes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largo da Feira de Tavira | |||||
| Largo do Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado da Luz de Tavira | |||||
| Mercado de Estoi | |||||
| Mercado de Loulé | |||||
| Mercado de Loulé | |||||
| Mercado Mensal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal da Fuseta | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Quelfes | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de São Bras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tavira | |||||
| Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Tavira | |||||
| Praças de Olhão | |||||
| Praças de Olhão |
Hotels in Quelfes
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Quelfes
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Quelfes
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Quelfes
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Quelfes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NanoBrew Fuzeta |
Stadiums & Teams in Quelfes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quelfes
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport | FAO | Large Airport |
| Aerodromo de Ourique | - | Small Airport |
| Cabezas Rubias Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Courela do Outeiro Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Isla Cristina Agricultural Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Martim Longo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira UL | - | Small Airport |
| Pista do Belo | - | Small Airport |
| Praia Verde Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Quelfes
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Medicina Física e Reabilitação do Sul |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Quelfes
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Igreja de Quelfes |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Portugal
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What is the population of Quelfes?
Quelfes has a population of 17,253 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 2,076 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quelfes?
Quelfes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.