Weather & Climate in Ribeira Brava, Portugal

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

Ribeira Brava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density517/sq mi
Coordinates32.6748°N, 17.0629°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Madeira

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

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 38 km 5 km
Feb 16, 2022 Madeira Islands, Portugal region M4.9 39 km 12 km
Aug 18, 1990 27 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 31 km 33 km
May 26, 2005 40 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.4 48 km 30 km
Apr 9, 2022 15 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M4.4 31 km 17 km
Mar 31, 2005 61 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.3 70 km 8 km
Jan 11, 2006 107 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M4.2 113 km 0 km
Jan 10, 2006 86 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.2 93 km 0 km
Jan 12, 2006 67 km S of Caniço, Portugal M4.1 75 km 10 km
Jul 21, 2008 57 km SE of Caniçal, Portugal M4.1 80 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 69 km 10 km
Jan 9, 2006 98 km S of São Martinho, Portugal M3.8 103 km 0 km
Mar 15, 2020 46 km S of Caniço, Portugal M3.8 54 km 10 km
Jun 13, 2002 46 km SSE of Caniço, Portugal M3.4 60 km 10 km
May 24, 2003 49 km SE of Caniço, Portugal M2.7 67 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 233 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 11 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Madeira (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Madeira Shield 1,862 m (6,109 ft) -4500 11 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
February 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Ribeira Brava has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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