Arade
Faro · Algarve · Arade
Capacity
102 hm³
Coordinates
37.200°N, 8.363°W
Operator
RH8
72.9% full
Current fill
72.9%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 102 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 91.8 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | RH8 |
| River | Arade |
| Province | Faro |
| Autonomous community | Algarve |
| River basin | Arade |
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About Arade
As of July 21, 2026, Arade is filled to 72.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 74 hm³ of water out of a maximum 102 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 92 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Arade — 1 data points between July 21, 2026 and July 21, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 72.9% (July 21, 2026) to a high of 72.9% (July 21, 2026).
It is operated by RH8 primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Arade basin at 37.200°N, 8.363°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 72.9%
- Water stored
- 74 hm³
- Total capacity
- 102 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 92 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Arade
- River basin
- Arade
- Operator
- RH8
- Coordinates
- 37.200°N, 8.363°W
- Last updated
- July 21, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | 72.9% | 74 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Arade?
As of July 21, 2026, Arade is at 72.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 74 hm³ of water, according to SNIRH data.
Is Arade reservoir full?
No. As of July 21, 2026, Arade is within its normal operating range at 72.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Arade rising or falling?
The level at Arade has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Arade hold?
Arade has a total capacity of 102 hm³, of which about 92 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Arade reservoir located?
Arade is located in Faro, Algarve, Portugal, within the Arade basin (coordinates 37.200°N, 8.363°W).
What is Arade used for?
Arade is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by RH8.