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Ribeira das Tainhas, Portugal

Azores · Portugal

Ribeira das Tainhas is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 703. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

703 Population 184/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
43.2 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Azores Timezone

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About Ribeira das Tainhas

Ribeira das Tainhas is a civil parish in the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 703, in an area of 9.59 km2.

People

Population703
Density184/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population703
Population Density184 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates37.7177°, -25.4055°
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceAzores
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation43.2 inches (1,098 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ribeira das Tainhas

Ribeira das Tainhas is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 703. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.

Climate in Ribeira das Tainhas

Ribeira das Tainhas has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.7°C), the coldest is Feb (14.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1044 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15°C / 59°F 12.9° / 17° 110.7
Feb 14.4°C / 58°F 12.1° / 16.6° 81.6
Mar 14.6°C / 58°F 12.3° / 16.9° 98.5
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 12.8° / 17.4° 78.8
May 16.8°C / 62°F 14.4° / 19.2° 69.3
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 16.6° / 21.7° 42.8
Jul 21.4°C / 71°F 18.6° / 24.1° 24.7
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 19.9° / 25.5° 49.2
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.2° 84.2
Oct 19.5°C / 67°F 17.1° / 21.8° 114.6
Nov 16.7°C / 62°F 14.5° / 18.9° 119.9
Dec 15.4°C / 60°F 13.3° / 17.4° 169.6
Ribeira das Tainhas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Portugal avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates37.7177°N, 25.4055°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Aug 2, 2025.

Apr 5, 2007 74 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M6.3 83 km
Apr 7, 2007 82 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M6.1 93 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 131 km
Apr 30, 2013 Azores Islands region M5.9 46 km
Mar 9, 1996 111 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.7 119 km
Apr 8, 2007 90 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.4 98 km
Aug 2, 2025 125 km ESE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M5.2 144 km
Apr 8, 2007 91 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.2 100 km
Dec 9, 1991 98 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M5.2 109 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 134 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 140 km
Mar 11, 2025 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal M5.1 35 km
Apr 8, 2007 118 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 126 km
Apr 6, 2007 78 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 86 km
Apr 9, 2007 96 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 104 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 127 km
Dec 9, 1999 107 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M4.9 117 km
Aug 27, 1997 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 114 km
Jun 18, 1991 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 87 km
Apr 11, 2014 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Ophelia Category 3 252 km
2012 Gordon Category 1 78 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 63 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1614 AZORES Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 200 137 km
1939 AZORES Earthquake 0.2 m 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua de Pau (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Agua de Pau Stratovolcano 947 m (3,107 ft) 1564 8 km
Furnas Stratovolcano 805 m (2,641 ft) 1630 10 km
Picos Volcanic System Pyroclastic cone(s) 350 m (1,148 ft) 1652 24 km
Sete Cidades Stratovolcano 856 m (2,808 ft) 1880 37 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
November 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in

Ribeira das Tainhas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Ribeira das Tainhas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antena 1 Açores (Portugal) acores, antena 1 AAC 165 kbps

Museums in Ribeira das Tainhas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas
Casa João de Melo
Central Hídrica da Fajã Redonda
Central Hidroeléctrica 1911
Centro Ambiental do Priolo
Centro de interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha
Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Fabrica de Chá Porto Formoso
Ferreiro Ferrador
Furnas Monitoring and Research Center
Museu da Emigração Açoriana
Museu do Linho
Museu do Trigo
Museu Etnográfico de São Pedro de Nordestinho
Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande
Museu Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo
Museu Tabaco da Maia
Museu Vivo do Franciscanismo
Núcleo Museológico da Achada
Núcleo Museológico da Lomba da Fazenda
Núcleo Museológico Mercearia Central - Casa Tradicional
Observatório Vulcanológico e Geotérmico dos Açores
Olaria-Museu do Mestre António Batata
Olarias da Villa
OMIC - Observatório Microbiano das Furnas
Vigia da Furada

Libraries in Ribeira das Tainhas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca e Arquivo Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tomaz Borba Vieira0.0

Farmers Markets in Ribeira das Tainhas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Cafes in Ribeira das Tainhas

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Água Doce
Resendes

Monuments in Ribeira das Tainhas

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ribeira das Teinhas
Ribeira Seca

Breweries in Ribeira das Tainhas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azores Brewing Company
Cerveja Korisca
Vulcana

Stadiums & Teams in Ribeira das Tainhas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ribeira das Tainhas

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
João Paulo II AirportPDLLarge Airport
Santa Maria AirportSMAMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ribeira das Tainhas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermida de São João Baptista

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Azores

🇵🇹 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 Ribeira das Tainhas

What is the population of Ribeira das Tainhas?

Ribeira das Tainhas has a population of 703 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 184 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ribeira das Tainhas?

Ribeira das Tainhas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches.

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