Boa Vista, Portugal

Full City Profile

1,168 Population 98/sq mi density

525 ft Elevation 160 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Boa Vista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	525 ft (160 m)
Area	12.0 sq mi (31.0 km²)
Population Density	98/sq mi
Coordinates	39.7841°N, 8.7523°W
Timezone	Europe/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 17, 2025.

Feb 17, 2025	1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal	M4.8	134 km
Aug 19, 2016	84 km W of Peniche, Portugal	M4.4	149 km
Aug 17, 2017	5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal	M4.2	88 km
Jan 15, 2018	25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal	M4.1	130 km
Mar 27, 2010	13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal	M4.1	134 km
Mar 7, 1997	66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal	M3.9	98 km
Apr 3, 1995	4 km E of Tocha, Portugal	M3.9	59 km
Sep 20, 1999	0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal	M3.8	129 km
Jul 31, 1998	23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal	M3.8	128 km
Apr 10, 2001	6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal	M3.7	19 km
Feb 1, 2017	4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal	M3.6	23 km
Sep 4, 1996	4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal	M3.6	102 km
Feb 18, 1990	2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal	M3.6	73 km
Apr 30, 1999	7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal	M3.6	22 km
Jun 20, 1991	3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal	M3.5	40 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km N of Luso, Portugal	M3.5	78 km
Jun 22, 1993	18 km W of Espinho, Portugal	M3.5	134 km
May 10, 1990	69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal	M3.5	124 km
Jan 11, 2005	12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal	M3.5	138 km
Apr 15, 2006	3 km N of Bombarral, Portugal	M3.4	65 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1531	TAGUS RIVER, LISBON	Earthquake	—	30,000	124 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	4.5 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	3.7 in
March	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.2 in
July	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in	Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
September	68°F (20°C)	1.4 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
November	56°F (13°C)	4.0 in
December	51°F (11°C)	4.5 in

Boa Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 50°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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