Branca, Portugal

Full City Profile

5,632 Population 502/sq mi density

528 ft Elevation 161 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Branca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	528 ft (161 m)
Area	11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²)
Population Density	502/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7665°N, 8.4826°W
Timezone	Europe/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"

58% above US avg

Snowfall 0.8"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 19, 2020.

May 28, 1998	8 km W of Bande, Spain	M4.1	146 km
Oct 25, 1992	13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal	M4.1	145 km
May 30, 1998	15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal	M4.0	150 km
Apr 3, 1995	4 km E of Tocha, Portugal	M3.9	53 km
Aug 20, 1998	13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal	M3.8	108 km
Apr 10, 2001	6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal	M3.7	93 km
Jun 12, 1998	6 km SW of Verea, Spain	M3.7	148 km
Jan 21, 2002	21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal	M3.6	114 km
Nov 24, 1993	Portugal	M3.6	76 km
Aug 11, 1993	3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal	M3.6	87 km
Feb 1, 2017	4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal	M3.6	135 km
Apr 30, 1999	7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal	M3.6	120 km
Jun 20, 1991	3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal	M3.5	75 km
May 10, 1990	69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal	M3.5	89 km
Jun 22, 1993	18 km W of Espinho, Portugal	M3.5	40 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km N of Luso, Portugal	M3.5	39 km
Aug 18, 1998	11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal	M3.5	107 km
Oct 20, 1994	3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal	M3.4	72 km
Oct 7, 1993	8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal	M3.4	30 km
May 18, 1998	7 km S of Padrenda, Spain	M3.4	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	7.1 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	49°F (9°C)	6.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	4.8 in
April	55°F (13°C)	4.0 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
June	64°F (18°C)	2.1 in
July	69°F (20°C)	0.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (20°C)	0.8 in
September	65°F (18°C)	2.2 in
October	59°F (15°C)	4.8 in
November	53°F (12°C)	5.7 in
December	49°F (9°C)	6.9 in

Branca has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.7").

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