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Weather & Climate in Elvas, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elvas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 59.7 sq mi (154.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8815°N, 7.1628°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jul 4, 1994 | 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2006 | 0 km SE of Feria, Spain | M4.1 | 67 km | 11 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal | M4.1 | 40 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2018 | 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal | M4.1 | 70 km | 11 km |
| Feb 20, 2005 | 9 km SE of Puebla del Maestre, Spain | M3.9 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal | M3.8 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 5 km N of Cabeza la Vaca, Spain | M3.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal | M3.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1992 | 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain | M3.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal | M3.5 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1996 | 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal | M3.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 6 km SSE of Valencia del Ventoso, Spain | M3.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1994 | 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain | M3.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2002 | 13 km NNE of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal | M3.3 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Dec 17, 1993 | 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain | M3.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1990 | 7 km S of Fuentes de León, Spain | M3.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 18 km WSW of Estremoz, Portugal | M3.2 | 55 km | 0 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 13 km WSW of Vendas Novas, Portugal | M3.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 3 km NE of Borba, Portugal | M3.2 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1995 | 10 km WNW of Olivenza, Spain | M3.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Elvas has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").