Charneca de Caparica, Portugal

Full City Profile

29,763 Population 1,950/sq mi density

256 ft Elevation 78 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Charneca de Caparica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	256 ft (78 m)
Area	15.3 sq mi (39.5 km²)
Population Density	1,950/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6203°N, 9.1943°W
Timezone	Europe/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 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	72 km
Feb 17, 2025	1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal	M4.8	1 km
Aug 19, 2016	84 km W of Peniche, Portugal	M4.4	123 km
Aug 17, 2017	5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal	M4.2	47 km
Mar 27, 2010	13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal	M4.1	143 km
Jan 15, 2018	25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal	M4.1	109 km
Aug 4, 2007	92 km W of Colares, Portugal	M4.0	118 km
Mar 7, 1997	66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal	M3.9	145 km
Mar 9, 1990	116 km W of Ericeira, Portugal	M3.8	144 km
Jul 31, 1998	23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal	M3.8	119 km
Sep 20, 1999	0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal	M3.8	12 km
Mar 28, 2002	43 km W of Sines, Portugal	M3.7	72 km
Mar 26, 1998	63 km WNW of Vila do Bispo, Portugal	M3.7	149 km
Sep 4, 1997	24 km WNW of Sines, Portugal	M3.7	62 km
Jan 6, 2007	36 km SSW of Cascais, Portugal	M3.6	46 km
Feb 1, 2017	4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal	M3.6	112 km
Apr 30, 1999	7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal	M3.6	129 km
Sep 4, 1996	4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal	M3.6	44 km
Jan 19, 1997	9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal	M3.6	135 km
Feb 18, 1990	2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal	M3.6	62 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	12 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	3.2 in
March	57°F (14°C)	1.9 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.0 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.7 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.3 in
September	69°F (21°C)	1.1 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in
November	58°F (15°C)	4.0 in
December	54°F (12°C)	4.5 in	Wettest

Charneca de Caparica has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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