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Weather & Climate in Tarrafal, Cabo Verde
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarrafal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 52.4 sq mi (135.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.2788°N, 23.7519°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Feb 26, 2014 | 14 km N of São Filipe, Cabo Verde | M4.3 | 84 km | 11 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Cape Verde | M4.2 | 75 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 |
| 2018 | Helene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2015 | Fred | Category 1 | 86 mph | 103 km |
| 1998 | Jeanne | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fogo | Stratovolcano | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) | 2015 | 74 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in |
Tarrafal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (0.0").