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Weather & Climate in Fontes, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6067°N, 8.2314°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 17, 2025 | 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2017 | 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal | M4.1 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2018 | 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal | M4.1 | 94 km | 11 km |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal | M3.9 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 0 km SW of Caxias, Portugal | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal | M3.8 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal | M3.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal | M3.6 | 54 km | 11 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal | M3.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal | M3.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1996 | 4 km E of Santo Isidoro, Portugal | M3.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal | M3.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1996 | 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal | M3.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal | M3.5 | 78 km | 20 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal | M3.5 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 3 km N of Bombarral, Portugal | M3.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1997 | 29 km WSW of Buarcos, Portugal | M3.4 | 98 km | 10 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 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in |
Fontes has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 49°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.3").