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Weather & Climate in Ribeira Brava, Cabo Verde
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ribeira Brava has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 477.8 sq mi (1,237.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6158°N, 24.2983°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 26, 2023 | Cape Verde | M5.3 | 141 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 |
| 2015 | Fred | Category 1 | 86 mph | 29 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fogo | Stratovolcano | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) | 2015 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
Ribeira Brava has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in February to 77°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (0.0").