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Gáfete, Portugal

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856 Population 11/sq mi density
958 ft Elevation 292 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Gáfete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area77.7 sq mi (201.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates39.4108°N, 7.6837°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 128 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 73 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 49 km
Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 140 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 133 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 62 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 106 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 121 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 103 km
Feb 18, 1990 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal M3.6 116 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 81 km
Jan 11, 2005 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal M3.5 107 km
Sep 21, 1992 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain M3.5 126 km
Feb 14, 1996 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal M3.5 111 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 127 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 127 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km N of Bombarral, Portugal M3.4 128 km
Nov 10, 1997 29 km WSW of Buarcos, Portugal M3.4 149 km
Oct 7, 1993 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal M3.4 142 km
Dec 17, 1993 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain M3.3 140 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 30,000 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Gáfete has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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