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Aljezur, Portugal

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5,884 Population 79/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Aljezur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area74.9 sq mi (194.0 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates37.3175°N, 8.8015°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

364 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 104 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M5.6 136 km
Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 100 km
Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 150 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 132 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 126 km
Jul 2, 2004 131 km W of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 149 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 118 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 137 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 118 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 114 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 53 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 123 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 136 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 136 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 103 km
Mar 31, 2010 95 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 124 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 114 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 126 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 76 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.3 m (60 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1755 LISBON Earthquake 18.3 m 50,000 112 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) 2.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Aljezur has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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