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Weather & Climate in Guarda, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guarda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,307 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,307 ft (1,008 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5375°N, 7.2663°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 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 | 100 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal | M4.0 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal | M3.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 35 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal | M3.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal | M3.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1993 | Portugal | M3.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.6 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.5 | 37 km | 8 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Villaseco de los Reyes, Spain | M3.5 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal | M3.5 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal | M3.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 19 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.4 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Oct 7, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal | M3.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2015 | 1 km WSW of Arcos, Portugal | M3.3 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 2 km NW of Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal | M3.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1992 | 2 km NNW of Favaios, Portugal | M3.2 | 86 km | 30 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 20 km WSW of Valpaços, Portugal | M3.2 | 111 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Guarda has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (0.6").