NOWPRT
EXPERIMENTAL NOWCAST FOR PÓVOA DE VARZIM
EXPERIMENTAL FORECAST OFFICE - PORTO METRO
05:20 UTC THU DEC 25 2025
Immediate Forecast - Póvoa de Varzim
Valid: 05:20 UTC to 18:00 UTC (06:20 to 19:00 local time)
Key Messages
- Clouds will increase through the morning, but no rain is expected before late afternoon.
- Temperatures will slowly rise through the day, reaching around 12°C by mid-afternoon.
- A brief light shower is possible around 5 PM, but most places will stay dry.
- Winds will remain light until evening, then increase slightly with gusts up to 30 km/h after 7 PM.
Current Conditions & Near-Term Outlook
As of 6:20 AM local time, it is mostly cloudy with temperatures near 8°C. Over the next few hours, skies will become increasingly overcast through mid-morning, with cloud cover peaking around 9 AM. Despite the gray skies, no rain is expected during the morning commute or through early afternoon.
Temperatures will begin to rise slowly, reaching 10°C by late morning and climbing to around 12°C by 2 PM. The air will feel damp, but the ground and roads will remain dry. There is no risk of freezing or icy conditions.
From mid-afternoon onward, a brief period of light rain is indicated around 5 PM, with less than 0.1 mm expected. This will be very light and short-lived, and many areas may not see any measurable wetness. If you're out late, a light jacket or umbrella may be useful, but prolonged or heavy rain is not expected.
Tonight/Tomorrow Morning
After 6 PM, clouds will gradually decrease and skies will clear by late evening. Winds will pick up slightly after 7 PM, with gusts around 30 km/h, but no strong or damaging winds are expected. Temperatures will hold steady near 10°C through the evening before leveling off overnight.
The chance of rain ends by 6 PM, and the remainder of the night will be dry and quiet. Conditions will remain mild, with no freeze expected on roads or surfaces.
Experimental forecast - not official guidance