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Weather & Climate in Nordeste, Portugal

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Nordeste enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²)
Population Density366/sq mi
Coordinates37.8333°N, 25.1500°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 5, 2007 74 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M6.3 75 km 14 km
Apr 7, 2007 82 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M6.1 82 km 8 km
Apr 30, 2013 Azores Islands region M5.9 34 km 10 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 145 km 10 km
Mar 9, 1996 111 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.7 112 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2007 90 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.4 91 km 10 km
Dec 9, 1991 98 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M5.2 99 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2025 125 km ESE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M5.2 126 km 10 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 150 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2007 91 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.2 93 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2025 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal M5.1 38 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2007 118 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 120 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2007 78 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 81 km 10 km
Apr 9, 2007 96 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 98 km 10 km
Aug 27, 1997 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 129 km 10 km
Jun 18, 1991 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 101 km 10 km
Dec 9, 1999 107 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M4.9 108 km 10 km
Apr 11, 2014 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 125 km 10 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 141 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2007 92 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M4.8 93 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 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2017 Ophelia Category 3 115 mph 252 km
2012 Gordon Category 1 92 mph 83 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 81 mph 71 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1614 AZORES Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 200 111 km
1939 AZORES Earthquake 0.2 m 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Furnas (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Furnas Stratovolcano 805 m (2,641 ft) 1630 17 km
Agua de Pau Stratovolcano 947 m (3,107 ft) 1564 29 km
Picos Volcanic System Pyroclastic cone(s) 350 m (1,148 ft) 1652 46 km
Sete Cidades Stratovolcano 856 m (2,808 ft) 1880 56 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
February 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in

Nordeste has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.4").

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