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Weather & Climate in Foz do Douro, Portugal

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Foz do Douro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 294 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 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density9,480/sq mi
Coordinates41.1512°N, 8.6713°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 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 M4.1 144 km 33 km
May 28, 1998 8 km W of Bande, Spain M4.1 110 km 9 km
May 30, 1998 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal M4.0 136 km 0 km
Feb 1, 2008 89 km W of Baiona, Spain M3.9 141 km 11 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 93 km 5 km
Aug 20, 1998 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.8 127 km 11 km
Jul 2, 1996 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain M3.7 132 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 134 km 10 km
Jun 12, 1998 6 km SW of Verea, Spain M3.7 114 km 0 km
Aug 11, 1993 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal M3.6 88 km 10 km
Nov 24, 1993 Portugal M3.6 78 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2002 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal M3.6 102 km 7 km
Nov 22, 1995 2 km ENE of Laza, Spain M3.5 145 km 10 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 113 km 20 km
Aug 18, 1998 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal M3.5 126 km 8 km
Jun 22, 1993 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal M3.5 25 km 10 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 85 km 10 km
May 10, 1990 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal M3.5 87 km 10 km
Sep 29, 1995 5 km SSW of Cartelle, Spain M3.5 126 km 10 km
May 18, 1998 7 km S of Padrenda, Spain M3.4 111 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 6.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
December 52°F (11°C) 6.6 in

Foz do Douro has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.6").

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