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Weather & Climate in Calheta, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Calheta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7275°N, 17.1789°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Madeira |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Mar 7, 2020 | 27 km S of Caniço, Portugal | M5.3 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Madeira Islands, Portugal region | M4.9 | 49 km | 12 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 27 km S of São Martinho, Portugal | M4.4 | 40 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 40 km S of São Martinho, Portugal | M4.4 | 58 km | 30 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 15 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal | M4.4 | 44 km | 17 km |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 61 km S of Caniço, Portugal | M4.3 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 107 km S of São Martinho, Portugal | M4.2 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Jan 10, 2006 | 86 km S of Caniço, Portugal | M4.2 | 102 km | 0 km |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 67 km S of Caniço, Portugal | M4.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 57 km SE of Caniçal, Portugal | M4.1 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 34 km N of São Jorge, Portugal | M4.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1998 | 46 km NE of São Jorge, Portugal | M3.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 98 km S of São Martinho, Portugal | M3.8 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 2020 | 46 km S of Caniço, Portugal | M3.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2002 | 46 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal | M3.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 49 km SE of Caniço, Portugal | M2.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2005 | Vince | Category 1 | 75 mph | 221 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MADEIRA ISLAND | Meteorological | 5.0 m | 19 | 23 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Madeira | Shield | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | -4500 | 20 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Calheta has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.2").