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Rosto de Cão, Portugal

Azores · Portugal

Rosto de Cão is a small city in Azores, Portugal with a population of 7,880. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,880 Population 1,876/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Azores Timezone

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About Rosto de Cão

Rosto de Cão – miasto na Azorach, na wyspie São Miguel. Według danych szacunkowych na rok 2012 liczy 7686 mieszkańców..

People

Population7,880
Density1,876/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population7,880
Population Density1,876 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates37.7445°, -25.6405°
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceAzores
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,010 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rosto de Cão

Rosto de Cão is a small city in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 7,880. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 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 39.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.

Climate in Rosto de Cão

Rosto de Cão 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
Rosto de Cão 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 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Portugal avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density1,876/sq mi
Coordinates37.7445°N, 25.6405°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 13, 2025.

Apr 5, 2007 74 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M6.3 102 km
Apr 7, 2007 82 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M6.1 112 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 113 km
Apr 30, 2013 Azores Islands region M5.9 66 km
Mar 9, 1996 111 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.7 137 km
Apr 8, 2007 90 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.4 117 km
Apr 8, 2007 91 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.2 118 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 115 km
Dec 9, 1991 98 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M5.2 128 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 121 km
Mar 11, 2025 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal M5.1 53 km
Apr 9, 2007 96 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 122 km
Apr 8, 2007 118 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 145 km
Apr 6, 2007 78 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 105 km
Aug 27, 1997 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 94 km
Dec 9, 1999 107 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M4.9 136 km
Jun 18, 1991 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 69 km
Apr 11, 2014 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 87 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 109 km
Apr 6, 2007 92 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M4.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Ophelia Category 3 266 km
2016 Alex Category 1 296 km
2012 Gordon Category 1 91 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 44 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 AZORES Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Picos Volcanic System (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Picos Volcanic System Pyroclastic cone(s) 350 m (1,148 ft) 1652 5 km
Agua de Pau Stratovolcano 947 m (3,107 ft) 1564 15 km
Sete Cidades Stratovolcano 856 m (2,808 ft) 1880 19 km
Furnas Stratovolcano 805 m (2,641 ft) 1630 28 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
February 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in

Rosto de Cão has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Rosto de Cão

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola A Colmeia
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Radio Stations near Rosto de Cão

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Rosto de Cão

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas
Central Hídrica da Fajã Redonda
Central Hidroeléctrica 1911
Centro de interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha
Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Fabrica de Chá Porto Formoso
Ferreiro Ferrador
Fort Saint Blaise
Galeria Fonseca Macedo
Melo abreu
Military Museum of the Azores
Museu Capelas
Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Arte Sacra
Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santa Bárbara
Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santo André
Museu da Emigração Açoriana
Museu Hebraico Sahar Hassamaim
Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande
Museu Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo
Museu Tabaco da Maia
Museu Vivo do Franciscanismo
Núcleo Museológico Mercearia Central - Casa Tradicional
Observatório Vulcanológico e Geotérmico dos Açores
Oficina Museu
Olaria-Museu do Mestre António Batata
Olarias da Villa

Libraries in Rosto de Cão

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca da Universidade dos Açores0.0
Biblioteca e Arquivo Municipal0.0
Biblioteca e Arquivo Regional de Ponta Delgada0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Ernesto do Canto0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tomaz Borba Vieira0.0

Farmers Markets in Rosto de Cão

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado da Graça
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Rosto de Cão

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cais 20
Forte Terrace
Mariserra
Marisqueira Restaurante Bar
O Galego

Cafes in Rosto de Cão

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Tassebem

Veterinaries in Rosto de Cão

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PT #1015342316

Breweries in Rosto de Cão

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azores Brewing Company
Cerveja Korisca
Vulcana

Stadiums & Teams in Rosto de Cão

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rosto de Cão

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
João Paulo II AirportPDLLarge Airport

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 Rosto de Cão

What is the population of Rosto de Cão?

Rosto de Cão has a population of 7,880 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 1,876 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rosto de Cão?

Rosto de Cão 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 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.

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