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Weather & Climate in Covilhã, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Covilhã experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2811°N, 7.5050°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 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 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal | M4.1 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal | M3.9 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 68 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal | M3.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.6 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal | M3.6 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal | M3.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1993 | Portugal | M3.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal | M3.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal | M3.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal | M3.5 | 112 km | 20 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Villaseco de los Reyes, Spain | M3.5 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.5 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal | M3.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1997 | 29 km WSW of Buarcos, Portugal | M3.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal | M3.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 19 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.4 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 20 km WSW of Valpaços, Portugal | M3.2 | 137 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 7.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
Covilhã has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 42°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.6").