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Weather & Climate in Avanca, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Avanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 294 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 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8077°N, 8.5722°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| May 28, 1998 | 8 km W of Bande, Spain | M4.1 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal | M4.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal | M3.9 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 6 km SW of Verea, Spain | M3.7 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal | M3.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal | M3.6 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Nov 24, 1993 | Portugal | M3.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal | M3.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.6 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal | M3.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal | M3.5 | 77 km | 20 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.5 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal | M3.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 7 km S of Padrenda, Spain | M3.4 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal | M3.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal | M3.4 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 19 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.4 | 115 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 5.8 in |
Avanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.6").