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Weather & Climate in Herrera de Alcántara, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Herrera de Alcántara 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 286 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 328.4 sq mi (850.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6387°N, 7.4062°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Mar 27, 2010 | 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal | M4.1 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Jan 22, 2006 | 0 km SE of Feria, Spain | M4.1 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 2018 | 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal | M4.1 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal | M3.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal | M3.8 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal | M3.6 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal | M3.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1996 | 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal | M3.5 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal | M3.5 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.5 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Sep 21, 1992 | 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal | M3.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1993 | 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain | M3.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2002 | 13 km NNE of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal | M3.3 | 118 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Herrera de Alcántara has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.2").