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Weather & Climate in Amarante, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amarante enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 910/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2727°N, 8.0825°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
207 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| May 28, 1998 | 8 km W of Bande, Spain | M4.1 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal | M4.1 | 93 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal | M4.0 | 87 km | 0 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal | M3.9 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain | M3.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 6 km SW of Verea, Spain | M3.7 | 88 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.6 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Nov 24, 1993 | Portugal | M3.6 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal | M3.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 4 km E of Lobios, Spain | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.5 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 2 km ENE of Laza, Spain | M3.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Cartelle, Spain | M3.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal | M3.5 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal | M3.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2004 | 1 km WSW of Boborás, Spain | M3.4 | 129 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
Amarante has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.7").