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São Filipe, Cabo Verde

Full City Profile

10,097 Population 109/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
São Filipe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area92.5 sq mi (239.5 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates14.8961°N, 24.4956°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 26, 2014.

Sep 18, 1998 54 km SW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde M5.0 72 km
Aug 17, 2004 40 km SW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde M4.6 61 km
Feb 26, 2014 14 km N of São Filipe, Cabo Verde M4.3 15 km
May 27, 1990 Cape Verde M4.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Helene Category 1 205 km
2015 Fred Category 1 185 km
1998 Jeanne Category 1 214 km
1980 Frances Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fogo Stratovolcano 2,829 m (9,281 ft) 2015 17 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
August 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in Wettest
October 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
November 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in

São Filipe has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in February to 69°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (0.0").

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