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Weather & Climate in Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gafanha da Encarnação enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6181°N, 8.7330°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Mar 7, 1997 | 66 km NW of Peniche, Portugal | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal | M3.9 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal | M3.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1993 | Portugal | M3.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal | M3.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal | M3.6 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal | M3.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.6 | 141 km | 7 km |
| May 10, 1990 | 69 km W of Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal | M3.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.5 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal | M3.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal | M3.5 | 53 km | 20 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal | M3.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 19 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.4 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Nov 10, 1997 | 29 km WSW of Buarcos, Portugal | M3.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal | M3.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2015 | 1 km WSW of Arcos, Portugal | M3.3 | 103 km | 21 km |
| Sep 30, 1994 | Portugal | M3.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in |
Gafanha da Encarnação has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.5").