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Weather & Climate in Borba, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Borba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,322 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8055°N, 7.4547°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jul 4, 1994 | 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2017 | 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal | M4.1 | 23 km | 15 km |
| Jan 22, 2006 | 0 km SE of Feria, Spain | M4.1 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 2018 | 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal | M4.1 | 44 km | 11 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal | M3.8 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 5 km N of Cabeza la Vaca, Spain | M3.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal | M3.6 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal | M3.6 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal | M3.5 | 80 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1996 | 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal | M3.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1992 | 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain | M3.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 6 km SSE of Valencia del Ventoso, Spain | M3.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | 0 km SSW of Santa Iria da Azóia, Portugal | M3.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1993 | 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain | M3.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2002 | 13 km NNE of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal | M3.3 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Dec 22, 1994 | 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain | M3.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1990 | 7 km S of Fuentes de León, Spain | M3.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 3 km NE of Borba, Portugal | M3.2 | 3 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1531 | TAGUS RIVER, LISBON | Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Borba has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.2").