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Weather & Climate in Maia, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8325°N, 25.3898°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 5, 2007 | 74 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M6.3 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Apr 7, 2007 | 82 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M6.1 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M5.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Azores Islands region | M5.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1996 | 111 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2007 | 90 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 125 km ESE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2007 | 91 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 98 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2007 | 118 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2007 | 78 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2007 | 96 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1999 | 107 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1997 | 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Ophelia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 262 km |
| 2012 | Gordon | Category 1 | 92 mph | 88 km |
| 2006 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 68 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1614 | AZORES | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 200 | 129 km |
| 1939 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Furnas (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 9 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 10 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 25 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 35 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in |
Maia has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.5").