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Weather & Climate in Arouca, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arouca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,858/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9306°N, 8.2449°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
165 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Oct 25, 1992 | 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal | M4.1 | 118 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 8 km W of Bande, Spain | M4.1 | 124 km | 9 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal | M4.0 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal | M3.9 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 6 km SW of Verea, Spain | M3.7 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain | M3.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1993 | Portugal | M3.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.6 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal | M3.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal | M3.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal | M3.5 | 100 km | 20 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal | M3.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal | M3.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.5 | 86 km | 8 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Cartelle, Spain | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 2 km ENE of Laza, Spain | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal | M3.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 8.0 in |
Arouca has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 44°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.8").