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Weather & Climate in Ribeirinha, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ribeirinha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6620°N, 27.1809°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M5.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1997 | 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2024 | 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal | M4.9 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 49 km SSE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M4.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2020 | 38 km W of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1998 | 9 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 55 km SSE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 4 km NNW of Ribeirinha, Portugal | M4.6 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 2 km NE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.5 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1997 | 44 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2004 | 48 km WNW of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1997 | 43 km SSE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.5 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 16 km S of Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal | M4.5 | 18 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 | 254 km |
| 2006 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 1998 | Ivan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 231 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 | — | 85 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 69 | 50 km |
| 1757 | AZORES | Earthquake | — | 1,053 | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Terceira (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 14 km |
| Graciosa | Stratovolcano | 402 m (1,319 ft) | -1950 | 79 km |
| Pico | Stratovolcano | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) | 1720 | 108 km |
| Fayal | Stratovolcano | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) | 1958 | 135 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 151 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 164 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 179 km |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Ribeirinha has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in February to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.5").