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Weather & Climate in Carregal do Sal, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carregal do Sal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 17.6 sq mi (45.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4333°N, 8.0000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 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 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal | M3.9 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 81 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal | M3.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1993 | Portugal | M3.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.6 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal | M3.6 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal | M3.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal | M3.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal | M3.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal | M3.5 | 76 km | 20 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.5 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal | M3.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal | M3.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal | M3.4 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 19 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.4 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Nov 10, 1997 | 29 km WSW of Buarcos, Portugal | M3.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2015 | 1 km WSW of Arcos, Portugal | M3.3 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 5 km SSW of Favaios, Portugal | M3.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 7.9 in |
Carregal do Sal has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 47°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.7").