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Weather & Climate in Lajes, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lajes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 869/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7635°N, 27.1034°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jul 9, 1998 | 12 km N of Horta, Portugal | M6.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M5.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1997 | 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2024 | 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal | M4.9 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2020 | 38 km W of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 49 km SSE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M4.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 55 km SSE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 4 km NNW of Ribeirinha, Portugal | M4.6 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 47 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1997 | 43 km SSE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2004 | 48 km WNW of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 16 km S of Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal | M4.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 2 km NE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.5 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 57 km ESE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2006 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 151 km |
| 1998 | Ivan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | - | 96 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 69 | 56 km |
| 1757 | AZORES | Earthquake | - | 1,053 | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Terceira (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 19 km |
| Graciosa | Stratovolcano | 402 m (1,319 ft) | -1950 | 80 km |
| Pico | Stratovolcano | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) | 1720 | 117 km |
| Fayal | Stratovolcano | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) | 1958 | 142 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 152 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 166 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 180 km |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Lajes has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in February to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.6").