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Urzelina, Portugal

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902 Population 96/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Urzelina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates38.6500°N, 28.1333°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 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 43 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 131 km
Jan 11, 2021 69 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 110 km
Jan 20, 1993 49 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.4 100 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 126 km
Aug 1, 2000 39 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.1 78 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 121 km
Jan 12, 1993 45 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M5.0 98 km
Jan 28, 1993 46 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.9 97 km
Aug 27, 1997 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 147 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 135 km
Jan 14, 2024 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal M4.9 87 km
Jun 14, 2015 37 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 85 km
Feb 23, 1998 80 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.8 115 km
Jun 28, 1997 49 km SSE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M4.8 122 km
Apr 30, 2015 49 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 97 km
Jul 11, 1998 9 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 61 km
Feb 15, 1993 42 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 95 km
Jun 28, 1997 55 km SSE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.7 131 km
Feb 16, 1993 73 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal M4.7 107 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 1 284 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 117 km
1998 Ivan Category 1 231 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 28 km
1980 AZORES Earthquake 0.4 m 69 34 km
1757 AZORES Earthquake 1,053 5 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pico (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pico Stratovolcano 2,351 m (7,713 ft) 1720 31 km
Graciosa Stratovolcano 402 m (1,319 ft) -1950 44 km
Fayal Stratovolcano 1,043 m (3,422 ft) 1958 52 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 71 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 6.7 in Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in
December 58°F (14°C) 6.3 in

Urzelina has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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