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Horta, Faial vs Sagres, Algarve Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Horta, Faial, Azores and Sagres, Algarve, Portugal is approximately 1,735 km or 1,078 mi.
  • To reach Horta, Faial in this distance one would set out from Sagres, Algarve bearing 281.6° or WNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Horta, Faial bearing 269.4° or W .
  • Horta, Faial has a Mediterranean hot climate (Csa) whereas Sagres, Algarve has a Mediterranean warm climate (Csb).
  • The mean annual temperature is 1 °C (1.7°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 2.1 °C (3.8°F) more in Horta, Faial. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic as opposed to truly hyperoceanic.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 558 mm (22 in) more which is equivalent to 558 l/m² (13.69 US gal/ft²) or 5,580,000 l/ha (596,539 US gal/ac) more. About 2 1/3 as much.
  • There are 1090 fewer hours of sunlight per year in Horta, Faial. In whichever way circa 2h 59' less per day or about 5/8 as many.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 1.5° lower in Horta, Faial than in Sagres, Algarve.
  • Relative humidity levels are 1.8% lower.
  • The mean dew point temperature is 0.6°C (1.1°F) higher.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Horta, Faial relative to Sagres, Algarve. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Sagres, Algarve vs Horta, Faial.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +1 (+2) +1 (+2) +0 (+1) -1 (-1) 0 (0) +0 (+0) +2 (+3) +3 (+6) +2 (+4) +0 (+1) +1 (+2) +1 (+2) +1 (+2)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +1 (+2) +1 (+1) +0 (+0) 0 (0) 0 (0) +0 (+0) +2 (+4) +3 (+5) +2 (+3) +0 (+1) +1 (+1) +2 (+3) +1 (+2)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +1 (+2) +0 (+1) 0 (0) +1 (+1) 0 (0) +0 (+0) +2 (+4) +2 (+4) +2 (+3) +1 (+1) +1 (+1) +2 (+4) +1 (+2)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) +49 (+2) +51 (+2) +20 (+1) +27 (+1) +32 (+1) +44 (+2) +33 (+1) +53 (+2) +76 (+3) +54 (+2) +55 (+2) +64 (+3) +558 (+22)
rain days iconNumber of Precipitation Days (% chance of precip. on a day ) +8 (+26) +7 (+25) +8 (+26) +7 (+23) +9 (+29) +8 (+27) +7 (+23) +9 (+29) +9 (+30) +8 (+26) +7 (+23) +7 (+23)   +94 (+26)
sunshine iconAverage Sunlight Hours/ Day -2h 09' -2h 45' -2h 38' -3h 32' -3h 56' -4h 46' -3h 29' -2h 54' -2h 06' -2h 32' -2h 18' -2h 40'   -2h 59'
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 07' -0h 04' -0h 00' +0h 03' +0h 06' +0h 08' +0h 07' +0h 04' +0h 00' -0h 03' -0h 06' -0h 08'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 -1.6 -1.5 -1.5 -1.5 -1.6 -1.5   -1.5
relative humidity iconRelative Humidity (%) +1 +1 +0 +0 +1 -3 -5 -7 -6 -4 -2 +2   -1.8
dewpoint temperature iconAverage Dew Point Temperature °C & (°F) +1.4 (+3) +0.8 (+1) +0.2 (+0) -0.1 (0) +0.1 (+0) -0.4 (-1) +1.1 (+2) +1.3 (+2) +0.6 (+1) -0.4 (-1) +0.4 (+1) +2.1 (+4) +0.6 (+1)

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