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Weather & Climate in São Roque, Portugal

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

São Roque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density1,787/sq mi
Coordinates37.7542°N, 25.6413°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2007 74 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M6.3 103 km 14 km
Apr 7, 2007 82 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M6.1 113 km 8 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 112 km 10 km
Apr 30, 2013 Azores Islands region M5.9 67 km 10 km
Mar 9, 1996 111 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.7 138 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2007 90 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.4 118 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2007 91 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.2 119 km 10 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 114 km 10 km
Dec 9, 1991 98 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M5.2 129 km 10 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 120 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2025 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal M5.1 53 km 10 km
Apr 9, 2007 96 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 123 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2007 118 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 145 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2007 78 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 105 km 10 km
Aug 27, 1997 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 94 km 10 km
Dec 9, 1999 107 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M4.9 136 km 10 km
Jun 18, 1991 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 68 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 M4.9 108 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2007 92 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M4.8 117 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 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2017 Ophelia Category 3 115 mph 267 km
2016 Alex Category 1 75 mph 297 km
2012 Gordon Category 1 92 mph 92 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 81 mph 44 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 AZORES Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Picos Volcanic System (4 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Picos Volcanic System Pyroclastic cone(s) 350 m (1,148 ft) 1652 4 km
Agua de Pau Stratovolcano 947 m (3,107 ft) 1564 15 km
Sete Cidades Stratovolcano 856 m (2,808 ft) 1880 18 km
Furnas Stratovolcano 805 m (2,641 ft) 1630 28 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
February 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in

São Roque has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.3").

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