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Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal

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4,393 Population 140/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Vila Nova de Milfontes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates37.7238°N, 8.7828°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

236 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 72 km
Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 107 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 147 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 96 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 147 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 120 km
Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 148 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 140 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 139 km
Mar 26, 2000 69 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 141 km
May 7, 2005 77 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 141 km
Jan 4, 2005 80 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 144 km
Mar 6, 2005 61 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 121 km
Jan 9, 2007 22 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.0 117 km
Mar 6, 2005 56 km S of Faro, Portugal M3.9 150 km
Sep 7, 1996 79 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M3.9 148 km
Jan 13, 2005 113 km W of Sagres, Portugal M3.9 145 km
Apr 14, 2008 45 km WNW of Vila do Bispo, Portugal M3.8 80 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 117 km
Jan 20, 2006 74 km W of Sagres, Portugal M3.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.3 m (60 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1755 LISBON Earthquake 18.3 m 50,000 134 km
1531 TAGUS RIVER, LISBON Earthquake 30,000 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Vila Nova de Milfontes has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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