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Ribeira Seca, Portugal

Azores · Portugal

Ribeira Seca is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 1,025. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,025 Population 80/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
52.6 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Azores Timezone

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People

Population1,025
Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population1,025
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates38.6000°, -27.9833°
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceAzores
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation52.6 inches (1,336 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ribeira Seca

Ribeira Seca is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 1,025. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.

Ribeira Seca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Portugal avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates38.6000°N, 27.9833°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
38% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 25, 2025.

Jul 9, 1998 12 km N of Horta, Portugal M6.2 56 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 117 km
Jan 11, 2021 69 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 124 km
Jan 20, 1993 49 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 113 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 112 km
Aug 1, 2000 39 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.1 92 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 107 km
Jan 12, 1993 45 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.0 109 km
Jan 14, 2024 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal M4.9 75 km
Jan 28, 1993 46 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.9 110 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 121 km
Apr 11, 2014 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 139 km
Aug 27, 1997 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 133 km
Feb 23, 1998 80 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 129 km
Jun 28, 1997 49 km SSE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M4.8 108 km
Jun 14, 2015 37 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 98 km
Feb 15, 1993 42 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 107 km
Apr 30, 2015 49 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 110 km
Jul 11, 1998 9 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 73 km
Feb 16, 1993 73 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Gordon Category 1 273 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 111 km
1998 Ivan Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1641 AZORES Unknown 9.0 m 24 km
1980 AZORES Earthquake 0.4 m 69 25 km
1757 AZORES Earthquake 1,053 10 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pico (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pico Stratovolcano 2,351 m (7,713 ft) 1720 39 km
Graciosa Stratovolcano 402 m (1,319 ft) -1950 47 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 59 km
Fayal Stratovolcano 1,043 m (3,422 ft) 1958 65 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 6.6 in Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in Coldest
March 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in
December 58°F (14°C) 6.3 in

Ribeira Seca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Ribeira Seca

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Primaria de Fajã dos Vimes
Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância da Ribeira Seca
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Radio Stations near Ribeira Seca

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Antena Nove hits, local news MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Pico MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ribeira Seca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museu Cunha da Silveira
Museu da Calheta
Museu Francisco de Lacerda
Museu Marítimo e de Construção Naval

Hotels in Ribeira Seca

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abrigo da Cascata

Restaurants in Ribeira Seca

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ponto de Encontro
Taberna O Convés

Cafes in Ribeira Seca

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Nunes
O Borges
Quinta do Café

Gas Stations in Ribeira Seca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Ribeira Seca

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Airports Near Ribeira Seca

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Graciosa AirportGRWMedium Airport
Horta AirportHORMedium Airport
Pico AirportPIXMedium Airport
São Jorge AirportSJZMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ribeira Seca

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de São Sebastião
Ermida de Santo Cristo
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Lourdes
Igreja de São Tiago Maior

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 Seca

What is the population of Ribeira Seca?

Ribeira Seca has a population of 1,025 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 12.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ribeira Seca?

Ribeira Seca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.

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