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Cartaxo, Portugal

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10,502 Population 618/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Cartaxo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²)
Population Density618/sq mi
Coordinates39.1602°N, 8.7874°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 141 km
Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 68 km
Aug 19, 2016 84 km W of Peniche, Portugal M4.4 135 km
Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 29 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 83 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 104 km
Mar 7, 1997 66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal M3.9 119 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 129 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 67 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 87 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 88 km
Sep 4, 1997 24 km WNW of Sines, Portugal M3.7 125 km
Mar 28, 2002 43 km W of Sines, Portugal M3.7 140 km
Feb 18, 1990 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal M3.6 18 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 49 km
Jan 6, 2007 36 km SSW of Cascais, Portugal M3.6 111 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 112 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 70 km
Sep 4, 1996 4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal M3.6 52 km
Oct 24, 1995 6 km NW of Porto Covo, Portugal M3.5 141 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 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Cartaxo has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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