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Rosais, Portugal

Azores · Portugal

Rosais is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 743. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

743 Population 79/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
48.8 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Azores Timezone

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People

Population743
Density79/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Population743
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Coordinates38.7167°, -28.2500°
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceAzores
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation48.8 inches (1,239 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rosais

Rosais is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 743. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.

Rosais enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Portugal avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates38.7167°N, 28.2500°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.38"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 21, 2025.

Jul 9, 1998 12 km N of Horta, Portugal M6.2 34 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 143 km
Jan 11, 2021 69 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 99 km
Jan 20, 1993 49 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 91 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 138 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 133 km
Aug 1, 2000 39 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.1 66 km
Jan 12, 1993 45 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.0 91 km
Jan 14, 2024 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal M4.9 97 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 147 km
Jan 28, 1993 46 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.9 88 km
Feb 23, 1998 80 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 103 km
Jun 28, 1997 49 km SSE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M4.8 134 km
Jun 14, 2015 37 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 75 km
Jul 1, 2013 Azores Islands, Portugal M4.8 145 km
Feb 16, 1993 73 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 95 km
Apr 30, 2015 49 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 86 km
Aug 27, 2013 133 km WNW of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal M4.7 141 km
Feb 15, 1993 42 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 87 km
Jul 11, 1998 9 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 54 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 1 296 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 126 km
1998 Ivan Category 1 226 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 38 km
1980 AZORES Earthquake 0.4 m 69 43 km
1757 AZORES Earthquake 1,053 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pico (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pico Stratovolcano 2,351 m (7,713 ft) 1720 30 km
Graciosa Stratovolcano 402 m (1,319 ft) -1950 42 km
Fayal Stratovolcano 1,043 m (3,422 ft) 1958 44 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 81 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 6.4 in Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 6.0 in

Rosais has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in February to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Rosais

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Rosais

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museu Cunha da Silveira
Casa Rural
Centro de Interpretação da Paisagem da Cultura da Vinha da Ilha do Pico
Edificio SOL
Museu da Calheta
Museu Francisco de Lacerda
Núcleo Museológico da Ponta
Whaling Industry's Museum
Whaling Industry's Museum

Libraries in Rosais

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Restaurants in Rosais

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"O Branquinho"

Cafes in Rosais

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café e Mercearia "O Duartino"

Stadiums & Teams in Rosais

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rosais

4 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rosais

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermida
Ermida de São João Evangelista
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário

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 Rosais

What is the population of Rosais?

Rosais has a population of 743 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 9.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rosais?

Rosais enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches.

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