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Weather & Climate in Vila do Maio, Cabo Verde
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vila do Maio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 6.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 97.3 sq mi (251.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1382°N, 23.2116°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Feb 26, 2014 | 14 km N of São Filipe, Cabo Verde | M4.3 | 138 km | 11 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Cape Verde | M4.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Fred | Category 1 | 86 mph | 71 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fogo | Stratovolcano | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) | 2015 | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Vila do Maio has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in January to 80°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.0").