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Albufeira, Portugal

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15,851 Population 744/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Albufeira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area21.3 sq mi (55.2 km²)
Population Density744/sq mi
Coordinates37.0882°N, 8.2503°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

426 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 77 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 79 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 107 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 148 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 77 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 90 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 125 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 70 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 150 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 37 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 100 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 84 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 99 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 115 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 62 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 56 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 101 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 85 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 108 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 139 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Albufeira has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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