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Weather & Climate in São Filipe, Cabo Verde
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
São Filipe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 92.5 sq mi (239.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8961°N, 24.4956°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Sep 18, 1998 | 54 km SW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2004 | 40 km SW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2014 | 14 km N of São Filipe, Cabo Verde | M4.3 | 15 km | 11 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Cape Verde | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Helene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 205 km |
| 2015 | Fred | Category 1 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 1998 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 1980 | Frances | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fogo | Stratovolcano | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) | 2015 | 17 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in |
São Filipe has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in February to 69°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (0.0").