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Porto Covo, Portugal

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1,400 Population 45/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Porto Covo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates37.8526°N, 8.7902°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 65 km
Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 93 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 111 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 134 km
Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 134 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 127 km
Jan 9, 2007 22 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.0 129 km
Mar 6, 2005 61 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 132 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 139 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 103 km
Sep 19, 2004 27 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M3.8 113 km
Apr 14, 2008 45 km WNW of Vila do Bispo, Portugal M3.8 90 km
Mar 26, 2011 6 km NNW of São Marcos da Serra, Portugal M3.8 59 km
Dec 30, 1994 56 km WNW of Sagres, Portugal M3.8 101 km
Jan 20, 2006 74 km W of Sagres, Portugal M3.8 136 km
Apr 10, 2007 7 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M3.7 101 km
Mar 26, 1998 63 km WNW of Vila do Bispo, Portugal M3.7 91 km
Sep 4, 1997 24 km WNW of Sines, Portugal M3.7 37 km
Feb 21, 1993 40 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M3.7 131 km
May 9, 1994 18 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M3.7 105 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 50,000 143 km
1531 TAGUS RIVER, LISBON Earthquake 30,000 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Porto Covo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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