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Weather & Climate in Sete Cidades, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sete Cidades enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8583°N, 25.7944°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 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 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Apr 7, 2007 | 82 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M6.1 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Azores Islands region | M5.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M5.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2007 | 90 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 98 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2007 | 91 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2007 | 96 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2007 | 78 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1997 | 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2024 | 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 49 km SSE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2007 | 79 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2007 | 92 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M4.8 | 135 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Ophelia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 284 km |
| 2012 | Gordon | Category 1 | 92 mph | 110 km |
| 2006 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 39 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 | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sete Cidades (2 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 2 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 14 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 30 km |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 43 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in |
Sete Cidades has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.4").