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Weather & Climate in Castro Verde, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castro Verde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 151.9 sq mi (393.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6983°N, 8.0858°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
315 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Aug 26, 2024 | 56 km W of Sines, Portugal | M5.0 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2005 | 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal | M4.7 | 123 km | 60 km |
| Jul 5, 2000 | 64 km S of Faro, Portugal | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal | M4.4 | 144 km | 32 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain | M4.4 | 144 km | 42 km |
| May 27, 2005 | 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal | M4.3 | 101 km | 34 km |
| Sep 24, 1994 | 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal | M4.3 | 119 km | 34 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2005 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.3 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Nov 9, 1993 | 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal | M4.3 | 122 km | 29 km |
| Feb 16, 1993 | 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal | M4.2 | 124 km | 34 km |
| Sep 9, 1994 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.1 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal | M4.1 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2018 | 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal | M4.1 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 22 km SSW of Faro, Portugal | M4.0 | 95 km | 56 km |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 56 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal | M4.0 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2004 | 51 km S of Islantilla, Spain | M4.0 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 69 km S of Faro, Portugal | M4.0 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain | M4.0 | 132 km | 58 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 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Castro Verde has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 50°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").