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Weather & Climate in Praia, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Praia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0515°N, 27.9711°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jul 9, 1998 | 12 km N of Horta, Portugal | M6.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M5.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 142 km E of Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 69 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 49 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2000 | 39 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1993 | 45 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1993 | 46 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2024 | 4 km W of Fonte Bastardo, Portugal | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 49 km SSE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2015 | 37 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1998 | 80 km NW of Castelo Branco, Portugal | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 42 km W of Castelo Branco, Portugal | M4.7 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Apr 30, 2015 | 49 km WNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 55 km SSE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 133 km WNW of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal | M4.7 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Jul 11, 1998 | 9 km WSW of Castelo Branco, Portugal | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2006 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 161 km |
| 1998 | Ivan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 185 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1641 | AZORES | Unknown | 9.0 m | - | 73 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 69 | 41 km |
| 1757 | AZORES | Earthquake | - | 1,053 | 46 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Graciosa (4 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Graciosa | Stratovolcano | 402 m (1,319 ft) | -1950 | 4 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 67 km |
| Pico | Stratovolcano | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) | 1720 | 75 km |
| Fayal | Stratovolcano | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) | 1958 | 83 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in |
Praia has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in February to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.6").