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Luz, Portugal

Faro · Portugal

Luz is a small town in Faro, Portugal with a population of 3,627. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,627 Population 5,257/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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About Luz

Luz

Luz Station is a commuter rail and intercity rail station in the Bom Retiro district of São Paulo, Brazil, serving RFFSA, the intercity rail network of Brazil, CPTM Line 10-Turquoise, Line 11-Coral and Line 13-Jade. It has subway connections to São Paulo Metro Line 1-Blue and ViaQuatro Line 4-Yellow via its underground metro station of the same name.

People

Population3,627
Density5,257/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population3,627
Population Density5,257 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates37.0922°, -7.7043°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceFaro
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (529 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Luz

Luz is a small town in Portugal (Faro) with a population of 3,627. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Climate in Luz

Luz has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 474 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.4°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16.3° 55.1
Feb 13°C / 55°F 9.1° / 17° 38.9
Mar 15°C / 59°F 11° / 18.9° 44.1
Apr 16.6°C / 62°F 12.7° / 20.5° 40.1
May 19.4°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.5° 22.9
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 18.1° / 26.6° 6.2
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 19.8° / 29° 1.2
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 20.1° / 28.9° 4.9
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 18.6° / 26.2° 27.8
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 16.2° / 23.3° 56.9
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 12° / 19.4° 74.5
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 9.9° / 16.9° 101.6
Luz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above Portugal avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density5,257/sq mi
Coordinates37.0922°N, 7.7043°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

372 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 48 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 150 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 76 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 85 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 86 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 86 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 79 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 107 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 49 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 80 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 67 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 114 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 86 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 50 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 111 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 124 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 105 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 148 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 91 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m - 103 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake - - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Luz has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 52°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Luz

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Básica da Luz - - - -
Escola Básica Santo Estêvão - - - -
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Radio Stations near Luz

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alvor FM pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Horizonte Algarve house, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
RUA FM electric, groove MP3
Radio Guadiana - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Luz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Algarve Life Sciences Center
Casa de Odeleite
Casa João Lúcio
Casa Memória da N2
Exposição Cortiça
Faro story spot
Galeria de Arte e Bar
Museu do Traje de São Brás de Alportel
Museu e Igreja da Misericórdia
Museu e Igreja da Misericórdia
Museu Islâmico
Museu Marítimo Almirante Ramalho Ortigão
Museu Municipal
Museu Municipal de Faro
Museu Municipal de Olhão
Museu Paroqual de Moncarapacho
Museu Regional do Algarve
Museum of the traditional tuna fishing
Núcleo Museológico Fenício
Palacete Belmarço
Tavira Science Centre

Libraries in Luz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Distrital de Faro0.0
Biblioteca do Campus da Penha0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Álvaro de Campos0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Dr. Manuel Francisco do Estanco Louro0.0
Biblioteca Municipal José Mariano Gago0.0
Professora Maria José Fraqueza0.0

Farmers Markets in Luz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feira de Vila Nova de Cacela
Largo da Feira de Tavira
Largo do Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado da Luz de Tavira
Mercado de Altura
Mercado de Estoi
Mercado Mensal
Mercado Municipal da Fuseta
Mercado Municipal de Quelfes
Mercado Municipal de São Bras
Mercado Municipal de Tavira
Parque de Feiras e Exposições de Tavira
Praças de Olhão
Praças de Olhão

Hotels in Luz

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rural Quinta do Marco
Solar da Campina
Tavira Monte
Vila Campina GuestHouse

Restaurants in Luz

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Carpintaria
Casa de Pasto Abílio
Casa de Pasto Ana Paula
Chic Zé
Luís do Prego
O Forno
Os Arcos
Os Fialhos
Quinta do Marco
Restaurante O Forno
Snack Bar M.M.

Cafes in Luz

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Destilaria
Café Luzense
Café Minimercado Sinagoga
Casa dos Caracóis
Chaminé
Mercearia da Aldeia
Pastelaria Central
Snack Bar As Conchinhas
Snack Bar Belém
Snack Bar Columbofila Luzense

Theme Parks in Luz

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Quinta

Clinics in Luz

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Extensão da Luz de Tavira do Centro de Saúde de Tavira

Dentists in Luz

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dentista

Gas Stations in Luz

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galp

Banks in Luz

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crédito Agrícola

Breweries in Luz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
NanoBrew Fuzeta

Stadiums & Teams in Luz

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Luz

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faro - Gago Coutinho International AirportFAOLarge Airport
Aerodromo de Ourique-Small Airport
Cabezas Rubias Airstrip-Small Airport
Courela do Outeiro Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Isla Cristina Agricultural Airstrip-Small Airport
Martim Longo Airstrip-Small Airport
Pista da Herdade da Zambujeira UL-Small Airport
Pista do Belo-Small Airport
Praia Verde Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Luz

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Medicina Física e Reabilitação do Sul

Churches & Religious Organizations in Luz

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja da Luz de Tavira
Igreja de Santo Estêvão

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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Frequently Asked Questions About Luz

What is the population of Luz?

Luz has a population of 3,627 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 5,257 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luz?

Luz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

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