Castelo Branco vs Ribeira Grande: which Azores town suits you?
Their January highs are within 1°C of each other (16°C and 16°C). On the measures with precise values, neither town is clearly ahead.
Castelo Branco
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No clear advantage on the measures with precise values.
Side by side
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better and both values are precise.
Climate
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| Measure | Castelo Branco | Ribeira Grande |
|---|---|---|
| January high | 16°C | 16°C |
| January low | 14°C | 14°C |
| July high | 22°C | 22°C |
| Days above 35°C a year | 0 | 0 |
| Nights above 20°C a year | 88 | 77 |
| Frost days a year | 0 | 0 |
| Days with rain a year | 140 | 140 |
| Daylight on 21 December | 9 h 29 min | 9 h 29 min |
| Sea in August | 23°C | 23°C |
Daily life within a 15-minute walk
| Measure | Castelo Branco | Ribeira Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 0 | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 0 |
| Doctors and clinics | 0 | 0 |
| Cafés | 0 | 0 |
| Restaurants | 1 | 0 |
Getting around
| Measure | Castelo Branco | Ribeira Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest train station | – | – |
| Nearest bus station | – | – |
| Nearest hospital | 6.8 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach | 3.4 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | 0.3 km | 1.4 km |
Housing and safety (whole municipality)
| Measure | Castelo Branco | Ribeira Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent per m², per month | €4.15/m² | €4.15/m² |
| Sale price per m² | €1,370/m² | €1,370/m² |
| Sale price change, 5 years | +60% | +60% |
| Crimes recorded per 1,000 residents | 26.9 | 26.9 |
People
| Measure | Castelo Branco | Ribeira Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,309 | – |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.4% | 16.0% |
| Under 15 | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| Born in another country | 2.6% | 4.3% |
Natural hazards
| Measure | Castelo Branco | Ribeira Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes of M5+ within 100 km since 1900 | 18 | 18 |
Month by month
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020| High | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castelo Branco | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
| Ribeira Grande | 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
The average highs are within 1°C of each other in every month. Ribeira Grande in November
Castelo Branco or Ribeira Grande: common questions
Which is warmer in winter, Castelo Branco or Ribeira Grande?
They are within 1°C of each other: average January highs of 16.1°C in Castelo Branco and 15.7°C in Ribeira Grande.
Which has more shops within walking distance?
Both have 0 grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of the centre.
Which is closer to an airport?
Both use Horta Airport (HOR): 0.3 km from Castelo Branco and 1.4 km from Ribeira Grande, in a straight line.