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Fontainhas, Portugal

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543 Population 23/sq mi density
646 ft Elevation 197 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Fontainhas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area24.1 sq mi (62.3 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates39.6642°N, 8.5133°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 129 km
Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 86 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 110 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 108 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 74 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 126 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 105 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 36 km
Sep 4, 1996 4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal M3.6 104 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 44 km
Feb 18, 1990 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal M3.6 70 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 31 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 132 km
May 10, 1990 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal M3.5 147 km
Jan 11, 2005 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal M3.5 121 km
Jun 22, 1993 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal M3.5 149 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 59 km
Feb 14, 1996 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal M3.5 144 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 85 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 30,000 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in

Fontainhas has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 50°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.3").

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