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Leiria, Portugal

Full City Profile

128,640 Population 6,132/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Leiria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area21.0 sq mi (54.3 km²)
Population Density6,132/sq mi
Coordinates39.7436°N, 8.8071°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 17, 2025.

Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 128 km
Aug 19, 2016 84 km W of Peniche, Portugal M4.4 143 km
Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 83 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 134 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 129 km
Mar 7, 1997 66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal M3.9 93 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 65 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 127 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 123 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 25 km
Feb 18, 1990 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal M3.6 67 km
Sep 4, 1996 4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal M3.6 96 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 18 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 18 km
Jun 22, 1993 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal M3.5 138 km
Jan 11, 2005 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal M3.5 135 km
May 10, 1990 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal M3.5 126 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 45 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 84 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km N of Bombarral, Portugal M3.4 59 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 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in

Leiria has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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