Location & Surroundings
Bencanta is a settlement in Coimbra, Portugal, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sao Martinho do Bispo, less than 2 km away. The national capital Lisbon is about 175 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Coimbra Airport, 6 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 12' 50" N, 8° 27' 7" W
- Elevation DEM: 26 m
- Timezone Europe/Lisbon
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,312 p/km²
- Built-up 20.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +351
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:37
- Sunrise 07:18
- Sunset 19:36
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bencanta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bencanta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 35.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 W/m2.
Temperature
34.6 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,021.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 34.6 | 3.1 | 109 | 16 | 1,021.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 2.5 | 323 | 32 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 535.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 96 | 43 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 2.3 | 86 | 40 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.9 | 2.5 | 74 | 15 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 416.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 2.6 | 319 | 27 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 526.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 1.8 | 77 | 39 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 2.1 | 81 | 39 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 37.6 | 0.8 | 321 | 14 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 414.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 2.0 | 301 | 33 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 525.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 0.3 | 359 | 64 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.8 | 0.8 | 53 | 56 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.7 | 2.0 | 287 | 16 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 410.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bencanta?
Now 34.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 35.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bencanta today?
Sunrise around 07:18 and sunset around 19:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Bencanta?
Local time is 22:37. Time zone: Europe/Lisbon (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bencanta?
Bencanta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bencanta?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Bencanta located?
It is at 40.21379, -8.45202 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bencanta in?
It is in Portugal.