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Weather & Climate in São Vicente, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
São Vicente enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8183°N, 25.6658°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 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 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Apr 7, 2007 | 82 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M6.1 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M5.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Azores Islands region | M5.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1996 | 111 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2007 | 90 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2007 | 91 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 98 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1997 | 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2007 | 78 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2007 | 96 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1999 | 107 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2014 | 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1997 | 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2007 | 114 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2020 | 38 km W of Mosteiros, Portugal | M4.8 | 54 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 | 274 km |
| 2012 | Gordon | Category 1 | 92 mph | 99 km |
| 2006 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 45 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1939 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Picos Volcanic System (4 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Picos Volcanic System | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1652 | 4 km |
| Sete Cidades | Stratovolcano | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 1880 | 12 km |
| Agua de Pau | Stratovolcano | 947 m (3,107 ft) | 1564 | 18 km |
| Furnas | Stratovolcano | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1630 | 31 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in |
São Vicente has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.3").