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Weather & Climate in Ourique, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ourique enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 332 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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 151.9 sq mi (393.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6539°N, 8.2257°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
322 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Aug 26, 2024 | 56 km W of Sines, Portugal | M5.0 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 1 km NE of Charneca de Caparica, Portugal | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2005 | 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal | M4.7 | 124 km | 60 km |
| Jul 5, 2000 | 64 km S of Faro, Portugal | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal | M4.4 | 140 km | 32 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1994 | 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal | M4.3 | 117 km | 34 km |
| May 27, 2005 | 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal | M4.3 | 92 km | 34 km |
| Nov 9, 1993 | 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal | M4.3 | 121 km | 29 km |
| May 23, 2005 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.3 | 138 km | 25 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal | M4.2 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Feb 16, 1993 | 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal | M4.2 | 115 km | 34 km |
| Sep 9, 1994 | Strait of Gibraltar | M4.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2018 | 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal | M4.1 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 22 km SSW of Faro, Portugal | M4.0 | 91 km | 56 km |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 56 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal | M4.0 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 69 km S of Faro, Portugal | M4.0 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain | M4.0 | 137 km | 58 km |
| Jun 26, 2004 | 51 km S of Islantilla, Spain | M4.0 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 49 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal | M3.9 | 127 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1531 | TAGUS RIVER, LISBON | Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Ourique has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").