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São Luis, Portugal

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1,006 Population 32/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
São Luis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates37.7156°N, 8.6647°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

240 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 81 km
Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 111 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 140 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 147 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 94 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 149 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 118 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 135 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 133 km
Jan 4, 2005 80 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 150 km
Mar 26, 2000 69 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 145 km
May 7, 2005 77 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 146 km
Mar 6, 2005 61 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.0 127 km
Jan 9, 2007 22 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.0 110 km
Mar 6, 2005 56 km S of Faro, Portugal M3.9 145 km
May 1, 1997 38 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M3.9 145 km
Apr 14, 2008 45 km WNW of Vila do Bispo, Portugal M3.8 87 km
Sep 19, 2004 27 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M3.8 104 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 146 km
Sep 20, 1999 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal M3.8 122 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 50,000 142 km
1531 TAGUS RIVER, LISBON Earthquake 30,000 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.7 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 (20°C) 0.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest

São Luis has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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