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Weather & Climate in Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macedo de Cavaleiros experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,831 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,831 ft (558 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 970/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5382°N, 6.9611°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
432 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 22, 1997 | 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain | M5.1 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain | M4.8 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Jan 23, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.5 | 80 km | 6 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.3 | 80 km | 3 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain | M4.1 | 145 km | 9 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 8 km W of Bande, Spain | M4.1 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal | M4.1 | 14 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 10 km E of Taboada, Spain | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Igüeña, Spain | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal | M4.0 | 31 km | 0 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 9 km SSW of Castro, Spain | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1997 | 6 km SSW of Becerreá, Spain | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 8 km SW of Becerreá, Spain | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Jul 2, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Allariz, Spain | M3.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 0 km N of San Román, Spain | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 1996 | 1 km NW of Becerreá, Spain | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1997 | 6 km SSW of Becerreá, Spain | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 6 km SW of Verea, Spain | M3.7 | 107 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Macedo de Cavaleiros has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (0.8").