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Weather & Climate in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal

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

Vila Real de Santo António enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density1,874/sq mi
Coordinates37.1950°N, 7.4177°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

371 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 59 km 60 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 95 km 3 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 136 km 44 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 96 km 10 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 109 km 32 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 63 km 42 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 105 km 10 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 71 km 34 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 108 km 34 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 66 km 29 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 132 km 21 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 129 km 10 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 86 km 10 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 100 km 7 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 82 km 25 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 147 km 45 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 119 km 34 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 131 km 11 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 142 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2005 91 km S of Olhão, Portugal M4.1 113 km 36 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 100 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Vila Real de Santo António has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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