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Weather & Climate in Altura, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1756°N, 7.5006°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
365 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 3, 2005 | 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal | M4.7 | 56 km | 60 km |
| Jan 10, 2006 | 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal | M4.5 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Jul 5, 2000 | 64 km S of Faro, Portugal | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 140 km | 44 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain | M4.4 | 67 km | 42 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 76 km S of Faro, Portugal | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal | M4.4 | 103 km | 32 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 103 km S of Faro, Portugal | M4.3 | 127 km | 21 km |
| May 27, 2005 | 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal | M4.3 | 100 km | 34 km |
| Sep 24, 1994 | 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal | M4.3 | 65 km | 34 km |
| Jan 1, 2022 | 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal | M4.3 | 96 km | 7 km |
| May 23, 2005 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.3 | 78 km | 25 km |
| Mar 2, 2016 | 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1993 | 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal | M4.3 | 61 km | 29 km |
| Jan 1, 2008 | 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal | M4.2 | 140 km | 45 km |
| Feb 16, 1993 | 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal | M4.2 | 112 km | 34 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal | M4.2 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Aug 18, 2009 | 113 km S of Faro, Portugal | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1994 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.1 | 58 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 101 km |
| 881 | CADIZ | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Altura has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").