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Weather & Climate in Cabeceiras de Basto, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cabeceiras de Basto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,882/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5143°N, 7.9894°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
241 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Oct 29, 1996 | 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 8 km W of Bande, Spain | M4.1 | 59 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal | M4.1 | 84 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 10 km E of Taboada, Spain | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal | M4.0 | 68 km | 0 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 9 km SSW of Castro, Spain | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal | M3.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 6 km SW of Verea, Spain | M3.7 | 61 km | 0 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain | M3.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.6 | 37 km | 7 km |
| Apr 25, 1996 | 10 km SW of Castro, Spain | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal | M3.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 4 km E of Lobios, Spain | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1993 | Portugal | M3.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.5 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal | M3.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1995 | 2 km ENE of Laza, Spain | M3.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 6.9 in |
Cabeceiras de Basto has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.8").