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Weather & Climate in Santa Vitória, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Vitória enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 463 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 64.5 sq mi (167.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9689°N, 8.0266°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
203 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Aug 26, 2024 | 56 km W of Sines, Portugal | M5.0 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2005 | 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal | M4.7 | 150 km | 60 km |
| Sep 24, 1994 | 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal | M4.3 | 148 km | 34 km |
| Nov 9, 1993 | 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal | M4.3 | 150 km | 29 km |
| May 27, 2005 | 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal | M4.3 | 131 km | 34 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2017 | 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2018 | 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal | M4.1 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Sep 9, 1994 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal | M4.1 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Jan 22, 2006 | 0 km SE of Feria, Spain | M4.1 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 22 km SSW of Faro, Portugal | M4.0 | 125 km | 56 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 38 km S of Isla Cristina, Spain | M3.9 | 141 km | 47 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 38 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal | M3.9 | 143 km | 56 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 6 km NNW of São Marcos da Serra, Portugal | M3.8 | 71 km | 8 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal | M3.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2008 | 45 km WNW of Vila do Bispo, Portugal | M3.8 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 7 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal | M3.7 | 138 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1531 | TAGUS RIVER, LISBON | Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Santa Vitória has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 50°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").