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Montijo Air Base, Portugal

Montijo Air Base is a military air base in Montijo, Portugal that houses two tactical transport squadrons and a MEDVAC (medic air support) squadron as well as providing support to the Portuguese Navy's helicopter search and rescue squadron.

At this base is also the Air Force Survival Training Center, providing PoAF personnel with survival and individual rescue training in nuclear, radiologic, biological or chemical environments as well as Explosive Ordnance Disposal environments and Explosive Ordnance Disposal environments. Furthermore, it serves as the launch pad for CV-22 Osprey aircraft which provide increased speed and range compared to traditional rotary-wing aircraft, enabling Air Force Special Operations Command aircrews to execute long-distance special operations missions more effectively.

Weather

Montijo Air Base's climate is marked by seasonal variations in terms of temperature, wind speed, and rainfall. On average, daytime temperatures at Montijo Air Base tend to remain mild while at night they become cooler.

Perceived Temperatures

Montijo Air Base's perceived temperature is determined by an average of daily highs and lows throughout the year, with August experiencing the warmest average high temperature (84degF) while January sees its coolest day (46degF).

Rainfall at Montijo Air Base consists of both rain and snowfall. Most days are dry, though rain can still occur from time to time during the year; November and December typically experience the most days of rainfall while July sees minimal precipitation.