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Weather & Climate in Portalegre, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Portalegre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,616/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2938°N, 7.4312°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Aug 17, 2017 | 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2006 | 0 km SE of Feria, Spain | M4.1 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal | M4.1 | 39 km | 15 km |
| Jan 15, 2018 | 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal | M4.1 | 72 km | 11 km |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal | M3.8 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal | M3.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2017 | 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal | M3.6 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal | M3.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km N of Luso, Portugal | M3.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal | M3.5 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1996 | 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal | M3.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1992 | 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain | M3.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 6 km SSE of Valencia del Ventoso, Spain | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 3 km N of Bombarral, Portugal | M3.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2002 | 13 km NNE of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal | M3.3 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Dec 22, 1994 | 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain | M3.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1993 | 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain | M3.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1994 | Portugal | M3.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Portalegre has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.2").