Castelo Branco, Portugal

Full City Profile

33,479 Population 326/sq mi density

1,217 ft Elevation 371 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 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,217 ft (371 m)
Area	102.6 sq mi (265.7 km²)
Population Density	326/sq mi
Coordinates	39.8236°N, 7.4910°W
Timezone	Europe/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"

24% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 15, 2018	25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal	M4.1	122 km
Mar 27, 2010	13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal	M4.1	96 km
Apr 3, 1995	4 km E of Tocha, Portugal	M3.9	116 km
Aug 20, 1998	13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal	M3.8	117 km
Jul 31, 1998	23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal	M3.8	111 km
Apr 10, 2001	6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal	M3.7	104 km
Apr 30, 1999	7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal	M3.6	130 km
Feb 1, 2017	4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal	M3.6	120 km
Feb 18, 1990	2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal	M3.6	149 km
Jan 19, 1997	9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal	M3.6	127 km
Jun 20, 1991	3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal	M3.5	118 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km N of Luso, Portugal	M3.5	101 km
Aug 18, 1998	11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal	M3.5	119 km
Oct 20, 1994	3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal	M3.4	147 km
Oct 7, 1993	8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal	M3.4	107 km
Nov 10, 1997	29 km WSW of Buarcos, Portugal	M3.4	148 km
Mar 20, 2002	13 km NNE of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal	M3.3	132 km
Jul 31, 1998	18 km WSW of Estremoz, Portugal	M3.2	116 km
Sep 30, 1994	Portugal	M3.2	109 km
Jun 13, 1997	3 km NE of Borba, Portugal	M3.2	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	4.2 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	51°F (10°C)	2.9 in
March	55°F (13°C)	4.0 in
April	58°F (14°C)	2.4 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.0 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.9 in
July	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Warmest
September	71°F (22°C)	1.3 in
October	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in
November	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
December	49°F (9°C)	4.1 in

Castelo Branco has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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