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Weather & Climate in Aljezur, Portugal

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Aljezur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area74.9 sq mi (194.0 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates37.3175°N, 8.8015°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

364 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Dec 17, 2009 104 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M5.6 136 km 20 km
Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 100 km 7 km
Feb 17, 2025 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal M4.8 150 km 10 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 132 km 60 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 126 km 10 km
Jul 2, 2004 131 km W of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 149 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 118 km 16 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 137 km 10 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 118 km 32 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 114 km 34 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 53 km 34 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 123 km 29 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 136 km 10 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 136 km 25 km
Nov 17, 1995 66 km SSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 103 km 20 km
Mar 31, 2010 95 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 124 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 114 km 11 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 126 km 45 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 76 km 34 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 109 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 50,000 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Aljezur has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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