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Castelo Branco, Portugal
Full City Profile
1,309
Population
603/sq mi density
154 ft
Elevation
47 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Castelo Branco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 603/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5220°N, 28.7137°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Azores |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1641 | AZORES | Unknown | 9.0 m | — | 55 km |
| 1980 | AZORES | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 69 | 87 km |
| 1757 | AZORES | Earthquake | — | 1,053 | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fayal (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fayal | Stratovolcano | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) | 1958 | 9 km |
| Pico | Stratovolcano | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) | 1720 | 28 km |
| Graciosa | Stratovolcano | 402 m (1,319 ft) | -1950 | 85 km |
| Terceira | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,023 m (3,356 ft) | 2000 | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in |
Castelo Branco has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (1.9").