According to the IPMA, based on a preliminary analysis of available data, November was “very rainy,” with total precipitation being “much higher than normal,” corresponding to “about 180% of the average value” in the reference period of 1991-2020.

There were 15 new records for the highest precipitation value for November, with five being absolute extremes (observed at the meteorological stations of Coimbra/Bencanta, Barreiro/Lavradio, Figueira da Foz, Leiria, and Alcobaça). The IPMA highlights depression Cláudia, characterized by heavy and prolonged rain, hail, frequent and intense thunderstorms, and strong winds, which resulted in three deaths, several injuries, and displacements, as well as the Albufeira tornado, where “the maximum instantaneous wind value associated” was estimated at 220 kilometers per hour.

Regarding temperature, last November was the 10th warmest since 2000, with the average air temperature at 12.47°C, 0.14°C above the normal value for the period 1991-2020.

The average maximum temperature was 16.93°C and the minimum temperature 8.01°C.