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Velas, Portugal
Full City Profile
1,980
Population
210/sq mi density
115 ft
Elevation
35 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Velas 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. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6818°N, 28.2091°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 33 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 69 | 40 km |
| 1757 | AZORES | Earthquake | — | 1,053 | 12 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pico (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pico | Stratovolcano | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) | 1720 | 29 km |
| Graciosa | Stratovolcano | 402 m (1,319 ft) | -1950 | 43 km |
| Fayal | Stratovolcano | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) | 1958 | 46 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 77 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 6.0 in |
Velas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in February to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (1.7").