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Alter do Chão Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Tuesday at 20° · coldest night Friday at 8°

The short of it: Alter do Chão weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 14 °C (58 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 15 °C (59 °F). Today’s high 17 °C (62 °F), low 14 °C (57 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 4.1 mm (0.16 in). No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 20:15 local time.

ALTER DO CHÃO, Saturday. — Passing showers are the word from the Alter do Chão station, with a high of 17° and a low of 14°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 17°. Winds are light from the SW, gusting to 8 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 20°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 8°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 65 mm in all. Nights run 6° milder than the November norm of 8°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Alter do Chão runs from 8° at night to 17° by day, with some 94 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 33°, January the coldest at 6°, and November the wettest with 94 mm. The best months to ride in are September and May.

The sun is up 10 h 4 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 256 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy14°15°3 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy14°15°3 km/h–
10 PMOvercast14°15°4 km/h–
11 PMOvercast14°15°4 km/h–
12 AMOvercast14°14°4 km/h–
1 AMOvercast14°14°3 km/h–
2 AMOvercast14°14°4 km/h–
3 AMOvercast14°14°4 km/h–
4 AMLight showers14°14°6 km/h0.4 mm
5 AMOvercast14°14°4 km/h–
6 AMOvercast14°14°5 km/h0.1 mm
7 AMOvercast14°14°6 km/h0.1 mm
8 AMOvercast14°14°6 km/h0.1 mm
9 AMOvercast15°14°7 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMLight showers15°14°9 km/h0.3 mm
11 AMLight showers15°14°10 km/h0.4 mm
12 PMLight showers16°15°9 km/h0.4 mm
1 PMLight showers16°16°9 km/h0.3 mm
2 PMLight showers16°16°9 km/h0.4 mm
3 PMLight showers16°16°8 km/h0.4 mm
4 PMLight showers16°16°8 km/h0.5 mm
5 PMLight showers16°16°6 km/h0.4 mm
6 PMOvercast15°16°3 km/h0.2 mm
7 PMOvercast15°16°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): light showers, high 17°, low 14°, 21 mm of rain, gusts to 28 km/h. Sun up 7:12 AM, down 5:16 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today14°17°21 mm28 km/h10 h 4 min
Sunday14°16°4.1 mm22 km/h10 h 2 min
Monday14°19°0.3 mm22 km/h10 h 1 min
Tuesday15°20°3.7 mm32 km/h9 h 58 min
Wednesday16°19°27 mm28 km/h9 h 56 min
Thursday12°18°8.3 mm37 km/h9 h 55 min
Friday8°15°dry7 km/h9 h 53 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 20°. Wettest: Wednesday, 27 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 37 km/h.

The Almanac · Alter do Chão Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Alter do Chão, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 58 min
Average wind
11 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from October to about 17°, with nights near 8°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 94 mm.

Alter do Chão in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Alter do Chão by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°6°72 mm10 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦
February15°6°57 mm11 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
March18°8°80 mm12 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April20°9°63 mm12 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
May24°12°49 mm12 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June29°15°13 mm12 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
July32°17°2.0 mm13 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
August33°17°6.0 mm12 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
September28°15°37 mm10 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°13°90 mm10 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦
November17°8°94 mm11 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦✦
December14°6°85 mm11 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Alter do Chão

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Alter do Chão today?

Right now it is 14 °C (58 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 15 °C (59 °F). Today’s high is 17 °C (62 °F) and tonight’s low 14 °C (57 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 4.2 mm (0.17 in) expected.

Will it rain in Alter do Chão this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 65 mm (2.5 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Alter do Chão?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Alter do Chão at present.

What is the warmest month in Alter do Chão?

August, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 6 °C (42 °F). The wettest month is November, with 94 mm (3.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Alter do Chão?

September and May. September brings highs near 28 °C (83 °F) and about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain; May highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and 49 mm (1.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Alter do Chão?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 6 °C (42 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Vale da AmoreiraPortalegre15 km SSW17°9°89 mm
FronteiraPortalegre16 km S17°8°88 mm
PortalegrePortalegre22 km ENE15°8°103 mm
MonfortePortalegre25 km SE17°8°87 mm
AvisPortalegre26 km SW18°9°90 mm
Castelo de VidePortalegre30 km NE14°8°109 mm
Ponte de SôrPortalegre31 km W18°9°94 mm
MarvãoPortalegre33 km NE14°8°106 mm

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