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Weather & Climate in Alcains, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alcains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,211 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9164°N, 7.4566°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 15, 2018 | 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal | M4.1 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal | M4.1 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal | M3.9 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal | M3.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal | M3.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1993 | Portugal | M3.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal | M3.6 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal | M3.5 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.5 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal | M3.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1997 | 29 km WSW of Buarcos, Portugal | M3.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2002 | 13 km NNE of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal | M3.3 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 3 km NE of Borba, Portugal | M3.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 5 km SSW of Favaios, Portugal | M3.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in |
Alcains has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.2").