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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz, Portugal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,348 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7601°N, 7.4683°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Lisbon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
501 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 21, 1997 | 3 km NW of Becerreá, Spain | M5.4 | 127 km | 19 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain | M5.3 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain | M5.1 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.0 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain | M4.8 | 111 km | 9 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.5 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.3 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.2 | 132 km | 22 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 8 km W of Bande, Spain | M4.1 | 59 km | 9 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain | M4.1 | 119 km | 9 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1997 | 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal | M4.1 | 55 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal | M4.0 | 20 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (1.0").