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Lagos, Portugal

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33,494 Population 2,297/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Lagos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.8 km²)
Population Density2,297/sq mi
Coordinates37.1020°N, 8.6742°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

413 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 104 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M5.6 130 km
Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 126 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 110 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 135 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 100 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 92 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 114 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 111 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 101 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 125 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 27 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 131 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 110 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 111 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 91 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 85 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 101 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 88 km
Mar 31, 2010 95 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 122 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.3 m (60 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1755 LISBON Earthquake 18.3 m 50,000 118 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Lagos has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 54°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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