Location & Surroundings

Luz is a third-order administrative division in Faro, Portugal with 4,355 inhabitants, at 91 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Porto de Mos, 5 km to the east. The national capital Lisbon is about 185 km to the north. The nearest airport is Portimao Airport, 15 km away.

Overview

Luz is civil parish in Lagos — PT freguesia do município de Lagos, Portugal.

It is located in Lagos, Portugal.

It covers about 22 square kilometre.

Also known as: Luz, Lagos

Media

Image

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Coat of arms

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Locator map

Locator map Locator map POR LGS Luz.svg

Banner

Banner Praia da Luz, Algarve Wikivoyage banner.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Portugal
  • Located in Lagos
  • Area 22 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 5' 23" N, 8° 44' 25" W
  • Elevation DEM: 91 m
  • Timezone Europe/Lisbon
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,355
  • Pop. Density 479 p/km²
  • Built-up 23.1%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +351

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Weather in Luz

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luz, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 20.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 21.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 381 W/m2.

Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,022.5 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 20.9 1.6 332 62 1,022.5 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 17.8 5.8 325 77 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 380.7 n/a
12h 16.1 4.0 1 80 1,022.6 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
18h 15.9 2.4 17 81 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 21.2 1.4 253 62 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 269.4 n/a
30h 17.6 5.3 329 86 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 351.6 n/a
36h 17.4 3.0 24 79 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 70 0.0 n/a
42h 17.3 3.4 54 61 1,019.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Thursday 22.3 3.3 121 51 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 310.5 n/a
54h 18.9 1.3 21 70 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 377.7 n/a
60h 18.4 2.7 31 64 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.00 58 0.0 n/a
66h 17.7 1.7 355 66 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Friday 23.2 2.2 127 44 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 233.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luz?
Now 20.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 21.2 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 381 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 Luz today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 10h 52m.
What is the local time in Luz?
Local time is 20:24. Time zone: Europe/Lisbon (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Luz?
Luz is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Luz?
Population about 4,355.
What is the elevation of Luz?
DEM 91 m.
Where is Luz located?
It is at 37.08964, -8.74033 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luz in?
It is in Portugal.

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Sources

Last updated 2023-09-29
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