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Weather & Climate in Povoação, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Povoação enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7500°N, 25.2500°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 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 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Apr 7, 2007 | 82 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M6.1 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M5.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Azores Islands region | M5.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1996 | 111 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2007 | 90 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2007 | 91 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 125 km ESE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 98 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.1 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2007 | 96 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2007 | 78 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2007 | 118 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1997 | 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1999 | 107 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2007 | 79 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M4.8 | 79 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 | 248 km |
| 2012 | Gordon | Category 1 | 92 mph | 76 km |
| 2006 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 77 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 | 124 km |
| 1939 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Furnas (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 7 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 20 km |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 37 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 48 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°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) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 5.1 in |
Povoação has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in February to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.6").