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Weather & Climate in Alcántara, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alcántara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 56.1 sq mi (145.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7190°N, 6.8838°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 22, 2006 | 0 km SE of Feria, Spain | M4.1 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal | M4.1 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2018 | 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal | M4.1 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal | M3.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal | M3.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1992 | 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain | M3.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.5 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal | M3.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1993 | 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain | M3.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1994 | 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain | M3.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 3 km NE of Borba, Portugal | M3.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 18 km WSW of Estremoz, Portugal | M3.2 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 15 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.1 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Aug 2, 1995 | 10 km WNW of Olivenza, Spain | M3.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Olivenza, Spain | M3.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1995 | 11 km NNW of Évora, Portugal | M3.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 9 km SSE of Loriga, Portugal | M3.0 | 87 km | 2 km |
| May 8, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Alconchel, Spain | M3.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Alcántara has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.2").