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Benedita, Portugal

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8,556 Population 631/sq mi density
633 ft Elevation 193 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Benedita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area13.6 sq mi (35.1 km²)
Population Density631/sq mi
Coordinates39.4247°N, 8.9700°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 90 km
Aug 19, 2016 84 km W of Peniche, Portugal M4.4 120 km
Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 45 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 112 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 128 km
Aug 4, 2007 92 km W of Colares, Portugal M4.0 144 km
Mar 7, 1997 66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal M3.9 90 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 102 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 85 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 114 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 63 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 21 km
Sep 4, 1996 4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal M3.6 58 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 39 km
Feb 18, 1990 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal M3.6 30 km
Jan 6, 2007 36 km SSW of Cascais, Portugal M3.6 127 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 141 km
Feb 14, 1996 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal M3.5 140 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 122 km
Jan 11, 2005 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal M3.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1531 TAGUS RIVER, LISBON Earthquake 30,000 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Benedita has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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