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Weather & Climate in Tavira, Portugal

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tavira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area59.0 sq mi (152.7 km²)
Population Density257/sq mi
Coordinates37.1273°N, 7.6486°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

371 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 51 km 60 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 88 km 3 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 81 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 148 km 44 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 76 km 42 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 91 km 10 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 92 km 32 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 90 km 7 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 113 km 10 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 71 km 25 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 86 km 34 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 119 km 21 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 105 km 10 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 55 km 34 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 54 km 29 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 129 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2004 84 km S of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.2 112 km 11 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 128 km 45 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 98 km 34 km
Feb 11, 2022 71 km S of Sagres, Portugal M4.1 138 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 103 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Tavira has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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