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Peniche, Portugal

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15,662 Population 560/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Peniche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area28.0 sq mi (72.4 km²)
Population Density560/sq mi
Coordinates39.3558°N, 9.3811°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Feb 17, 2025.

Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 149 km
Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 83 km
Aug 19, 2016 84 km W of Peniche, Portugal M4.4 84 km
Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 44 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 138 km
Aug 4, 2007 92 km W of Colares, Portugal M4.0 109 km
Mar 7, 1997 66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal M3.9 67 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 122 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 142 km
Mar 9, 1990 116 km W of Ericeira, Portugal M3.8 121 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 74 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 88 km
Sep 4, 1997 24 km WNW of Sines, Portugal M3.7 145 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 52 km
Jan 6, 2007 36 km SSW of Cascais, Portugal M3.6 107 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 56 km
Sep 4, 1996 4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal M3.6 40 km
Feb 18, 1990 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal M3.6 40 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 100 km
Jan 11, 2005 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal M3.5 124 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 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Peniche has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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