Location & Surroundings
Covilhã is a town in Castelo Branco, Portugal with 17,610 inhabitants, at 205 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fundao, 16 km to the south. The national capital Lisbon is about 225 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Castelo Branco Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: Ковильян
Overview
Covilha is human settlement in Portugal — PT cidade portuguesa sede do Município da Covilhã.
It is located in Covilhã e Canhoso, Portugal.
The elevation is around 602 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country Portugal
- Located in Covilhã e Canhoso
- 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° 16' 52" N, 7° 30' 18" W
- Elevation 205 m (DEM: 699 m)
- Timezone Europe/Lisbon
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 17,610
- Pop. Density 3,362 p/km²
- Built-up 26.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +351
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:20
- Sunrise 07:26
- Sunset 19:12
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
ru
Ковильян
cpp
Covilhã
Weather in Covilha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Covilha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 22.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 397 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
2.3 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.5 | 2.3 | 13 | 44 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.8 | 3.7 | 23 | 66 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.8 | 3.1 | 33 | 73 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 2.3 | 90 | 46 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 298.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.8 | 341 | 49 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 397.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 2.0 | 25 | 59 | 1,020.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.7 | 0.6 | 119 | 93 | 1,021.2 | 5.05 / 5.16 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 2.4 | 129 | 65 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 2.20 | 77 | 300.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.5 | 1.9 | 329 | 75 | 1,020.3 | 2.05 / 4.24 | 100 | 332.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 1.6 | 30 | 86 | 1,020.8 | 3.92 / 8.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.0 | 1.5 | 35 | 91 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 121 | 67 | 1,020.3 | 1.55 / 3.36 | 100 | 240.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 0.9 | 39 | 79 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 2.93 | 78 | 197.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Covilha?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 22.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 397 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 Covilha today?
Sunrise around 07:26 and sunset around 19:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Covilha?
Local time is 05:20. Time zone: Europe/Lisbon (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Covilha?
Covilha is a populated place.
How many people live in Covilha?
Population about 17,610.
What is the elevation of Covilha?
Elevation about 205 m. DEM 699 m.
Where is Covilha located?
It is at 40.28106, -7.50504 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Covilha in?
It is in Portugal.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Covilhã (cidade)