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Santa Bárbara, Portugal

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1,274 Population 201/sq mi density
581 ft Elevation 177 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates38.6961°N, 27.3391°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 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 M6.2 112 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 70 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 68 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 62 km
Aug 1, 2000 39 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.1 145 km
Jun 18, 1991 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 114 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 74 km
Jan 14, 2024 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal M4.9 18 km
Aug 27, 1997 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 88 km
Apr 11, 2014 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 99 km
Jan 27, 2020 38 km W of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.8 125 km
Jun 28, 1997 49 km SSE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M4.8 66 km
Jun 28, 1997 55 km SSE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.7 72 km
Jul 11, 1998 9 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 130 km
Mar 4, 2000 49 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.6 70 km
Jan 19, 2025 4 km NNW of Ribeirinha, Portugal M4.6 12 km
Jun 17, 2015 33 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.5 148 km
Apr 25, 2004 48 km WNW of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal M4.5 119 km
Jun 28, 1997 47 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.5 66 km
Jul 15, 1997 44 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M4.5 62 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 1 264 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 135 km
1998 Ivan Category 1 225 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 74 km
1980 AZORES Earthquake 0.4 m 69 36 km
1757 AZORES Earthquake 1,053 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Terceira (4 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 4 km
Graciosa Stratovolcano 402 m (1,319 ft) -1950 65 km
Pico Stratovolcano 2,351 m (7,713 ft) 1720 96 km
Fayal Stratovolcano 1,043 m (3,422 ft) 1958 121 km
Sete Cidades Stratovolcano 856 m (2,808 ft) 1880 164 km
Picos Volcanic System Pyroclastic cone(s) 350 m (1,148 ft) 1652 178 km
Agua de Pau Stratovolcano 947 m (3,107 ft) 1564 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in Wettest
February 58°F (15°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 5.8 in

Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in February to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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