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Weather & Climate in Tarrafal de São Nicolau, Cabo Verde
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarrafal de São Nicolau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 477.8 sq mi (1,237.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5662°N, 24.3579°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 26, 2023 | Cape Verde | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Fred | Category 1 | 86 mph | 38 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fogo | Stratovolcano | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) | 2015 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
Tarrafal de São Nicolau has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in February to 76°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (0.0").