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São Roque do Pico, Portugal

Azores · Portugal

São Roque do Pico is a small town in Azores, Portugal with a population of 3,705. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,705 Population 370/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Azores Timezone

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About São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico is a municipality in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, occupying most of the northern side of the island of Pico. As of 2021, it has 3,221 inhabitants spread through five freguesias in an area of 142.36 km².

People

Population3,705
Density370/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population3,705
Population Density370 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates38.5163°, -28.3075°
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceAzores
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,170 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico is a small town in Portugal (Azores) with a population of 3,705. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Azores.

Climate in São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1055 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 101.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 94.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 113.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 64.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 51.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 48.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 46.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 160.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 121.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 126.3
São Roque do Pico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Portugal avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²)
Population Density370/sq mi
Coordinates38.5163°N, 28.3075°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

70 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 31 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 M5.4 101 km
Jan 20, 1993 49 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 84 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 137 km
Aug 1, 2000 39 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.1 68 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 133 km
Jan 12, 1993 45 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.0 79 km
Jan 14, 2024 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal M4.9 104 km
Jan 28, 1993 46 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.9 82 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 147 km
Jun 28, 1997 49 km SSE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M4.8 133 km
Jun 14, 2015 37 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 72 km
Feb 23, 1998 80 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 108 km
Feb 15, 1993 42 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 78 km
Apr 30, 2015 49 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 83 km
Jun 28, 1997 55 km SSE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.7 142 km
Feb 16, 1993 73 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 101 km
Jul 6, 2010 119 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 148 km
Jul 11, 1998 9 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 44 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
2012 Gordon Category 1 279 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 105 km
1998 Ivan Category 1 248 km
1992 Charley Category 1 294 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 22 km
1980 AZORES Earthquake 0.4 m 69 54 km
1757 AZORES Earthquake 1,053 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pico (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pico Stratovolcano 2,351 m (7,713 ft) 1720 10 km
Fayal Stratovolcano 1,043 m (3,422 ft) 1958 38 km
Graciosa Stratovolcano 402 m (1,319 ft) -1950 63 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
December 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in

São Roque do Pico has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in February to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in São Roque do Pico

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica e Secundária de São Roque do Pico
Escola Básica e Jardim de Infância da Prainha
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Radio Stations near São Roque do Pico

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in São Roque do Pico

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arts and Marine Science Center
Casa Museu Cunha da Silveira
Casa Rural
Centro de Interpretação da Paisagem da Cultura da Vinha da Ilha do Pico
Edificio SOL
Museu de Cachalotes e Lulas
Museu do Vinho do Pico
Museu Marítimo e de Construção Naval
Núcleo Museológico da Ponta
Whalers Museum
Whaling Industry's Museum
Whaling Industry's Museum

Libraries in São Roque do Pico

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Auditório Municipal e Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in São Roque do Pico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marcado Municipal da Madalena
Mercado de Peixe
Mercado Municipal da Madalena

Hotels in São Roque do Pico

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aldeia da Fonte
Alojamento Bela Vista
Engenho Boutique Hostel
Pico da Saudade
Sportfish.pt

Restaurants in São Roque do Pico

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adega Açoriana

Zoos in São Roque do Pico

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Expositor de Gamos

Clinics in São Roque do Pico

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alternative site of the Health Center of Lajes do Pico
Health Center do Lajes do Pico

Dentists in São Roque do Pico

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica do Cais do Pico

Gas Stations in São Roque do Pico

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galp
PT #3266813294
PT #5763489654

Stadiums & Teams in São Roque do Pico

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Airports Near São Roque do Pico

4 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in São Roque do Pico

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CTT - Estação de Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in São Roque do Pico

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ermida de São Miguel Arcanjo
Igreja de São Roque

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 São Roque do Pico

What is the population of São Roque do Pico?

São Roque do Pico has a population of 3,705 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 370 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in São Roque do Pico?

São Roque do Pico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.

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