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Weather & Climate in Vila Praia de Âncora, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vila Praia de Âncora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8110°N, 8.8526°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
242 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Oct 29, 1996 | 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 8 km W of Bande, Spain | M4.1 | 69 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 10 km E of Taboada, Spain | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal | M4.0 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 89 km W of Baiona, Spain | M3.9 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 9 km SSW of Castro, Spain | M3.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 30 km W of Santa Uxía de Ribeira, Spain | M3.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain | M3.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 6 km SW of Verea, Spain | M3.7 | 72 km | 0 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain | M3.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1996 | 10 km SW of Castro, Spain | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1993 | Portugal | M3.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 4 km E of Lobios, Spain | M3.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.6 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 2 km ENE of Laza, Spain | M3.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2008 | 19 km WNW of Santa Uxía de Ribeira, Spain | M3.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Cartelle, Spain | M3.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal | M3.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 111 km WSW of Santa Uxía de Ribeira, Spain | M3.5 | 120 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
Vila Praia de Âncora has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (1.1").