Santa Catarina da Serra, Portugal

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4,405 Population 232/sq mi density

1,109 ft Elevation 338 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Santa Catarina da Serra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	63.4°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,109 ft (338 m)
Area	19.0 sq mi (49.1 km²)
Population Density	232/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6796°N, 8.6868°W
Timezone	Europe/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 17, 2025	1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal	M4.8	124 km
Aug 17, 2017	5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal	M4.2	80 km
Jan 15, 2018	25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal	M4.1	117 km
Mar 27, 2010	13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal	M4.1	122 km
Mar 7, 1997	66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal	M3.9	104 km
Apr 3, 1995	4 km E of Tocha, Portugal	M3.9	71 km
Jul 31, 1998	23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal	M3.8	115 km
Sep 20, 1999	0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal	M3.8	121 km
Apr 10, 2001	6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal	M3.7	30 km
Apr 30, 1999	7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal	M3.6	30 km
Feb 1, 2017	4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal	M3.6	18 km
Sep 4, 1996	4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal	M3.6	95 km
Jan 19, 1997	9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal	M3.6	142 km
Feb 18, 1990	2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal	M3.6	64 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km N of Luso, Portugal	M3.5	87 km
May 10, 1990	69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal	M3.5	137 km
Jun 22, 1993	18 km W of Espinho, Portugal	M3.5	146 km
Jun 20, 1991	3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal	M3.5	53 km
Jan 11, 2005	12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal	M3.5	125 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	115 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°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	74°F (23°C)	0.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
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

Santa Catarina da Serra has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 50°F in January to 74°F in July. 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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