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Rosais, Portugal

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743 Population 79/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
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. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US 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 US 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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