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Weather & Climate in Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Vila Franca do Campo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates37.7160°N, 25.4323°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 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 85 km 14 km
Apr 7, 2007 82 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M6.1 95 km 8 km
Jun 27, 1997 50 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M5.9 129 km 10 km
Apr 30, 2013 Azores Islands region M5.9 48 km 10 km
Mar 9, 1996 111 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.7 120 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2007 90 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.4 100 km 10 km
Aug 2, 2025 125 km ESE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M5.2 146 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2007 91 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.2 101 km 10 km
Dec 9, 1991 98 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M5.2 111 km 10 km
Jun 27, 1997 51 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.2 132 km 10 km
Jun 28, 1997 45 km SE of Porto Judeu, Portugal M5.1 138 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2025 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal M5.1 36 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2007 118 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 128 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2007 78 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 88 km 10 km
Apr 9, 2007 96 km SE of Povoação, Portugal M5.0 106 km 10 km
Mar 24, 1996 53 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 126 km 10 km
Dec 9, 1999 107 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal M4.9 119 km 10 km
Aug 27, 1997 69 km SE of Porto Martins, Portugal M4.9 112 km 10 km
Jun 18, 1991 46 km NW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 85 km 10 km
Apr 11, 2014 66 km WNW of Mosteiros, Portugal M4.9 105 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 253 km
2012 Gordon Category 1 92 mph 78 km
2006 Gordon Category 1 81 mph 60 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1614 AZORES Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 200 139 km
1939 AZORES Earthquake 0.2 m 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Agua de Pau (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Agua de Pau Stratovolcano 947 m (3,107 ft) 1564 7 km
Furnas Stratovolcano 805 m (2,641 ft) 1630 12 km
Picos Volcanic System Pyroclastic cone(s) 350 m (1,148 ft) 1652 22 km
Sete Cidades Stratovolcano 856 m (2,808 ft) 1880 35 km
Terceira Stratovolcano(es) 1,023 m (3,356 ft) 2000 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
November 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in

Vila Franca do Campo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.5").

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