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Weather & Climate in Mesquitela, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mesquitela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,627 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Area | 24.4 sq mi (63.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5856°N, 7.7466°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 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 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal | M4.0 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Apr 3, 1995 | 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal | M3.9 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1998 | 13 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.8 | 54 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal | M3.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal | M3.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1993 | Portugal | M3.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 21 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.6 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal | M3.6 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Vilela, Portugal | M3.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1991 | 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal | M3.5 | 103 km | 20 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 11 km SSE of Mêda, Portugal | M3.5 | 55 km | 8 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Villaseco de los Reyes, Spain | M3.5 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 18 km W of Espinho, Portugal | M3.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal | M3.4 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 19 km E of Sobreira, Portugal | M3.4 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Nov 10, 1997 | 29 km WSW of Buarcos, Portugal | M3.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 3 km SSE of Peso da Régua, Portugal | M3.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2015 | 1 km WSW of Arcos, Portugal | M3.3 | 119 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 9.5 in |
Mesquitela has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 46°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.9").