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Weather & Climate in Cabeça Gorda, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cabeça Gorda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 30.2 sq mi (78.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9240°N, 7.7929°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
255 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 17, 2025 | 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2005 | 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal | M4.7 | 140 km | 60 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain | M4.4 | 147 km | 42 km |
| May 27, 2005 | 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal | M4.3 | 135 km | 34 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1994 | 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal | M4.3 | 142 km | 34 km |
| Nov 9, 1993 | 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal | M4.3 | 142 km | 29 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal | M4.1 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Jan 22, 2006 | 0 km SE of Feria, Spain | M4.1 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 2018 | 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal | M4.1 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Sep 9, 1994 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.1 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 22 km SSW of Faro, Portugal | M4.0 | 122 km | 56 km |
| Jun 26, 2004 | 51 km S of Islantilla, Spain | M4.0 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain | M4.0 | 139 km | 58 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 38 km S of Isla Cristina, Spain | M3.9 | 128 km | 47 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 49 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal | M3.9 | 148 km | 50 km |
| Apr 9, 2006 | 35 km S of Mazagón, Spain | M3.9 | 147 km | 39 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 38 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal | M3.9 | 134 km | 56 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 6 km NNW of São Marcos da Serra, Portugal | M3.8 | 79 km | 8 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal | M3.8 | 105 km | 5 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Cabeça Gorda has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").