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Weather & Climate in Valpaços, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valpaços enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 21.0 sq mi (54.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6075°N, 7.3109°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
475 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 21, 1997 | 3 km NW of Becerreá, Spain | M5.4 | 142 km | 19 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain | M5.3 | 144 km | 19 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain | M5.1 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.0 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain | M4.8 | 115 km | 9 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.5 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.3 | 109 km | 3 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.2 | 147 km | 22 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1997 | 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 147 km | 23 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 8 km W of Bande, Spain | M4.1 | 80 km | 9 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain | M4.1 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal | M4.1 | 34 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 10 km E of Taboada, Spain | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal | M4.0 | 15 km | 0 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 2 km E of O Páramo, Spain | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
Valpaços has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.9").