Arcos de la Polvorosa, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

274 Population 37/sq mi density

2,306 ft Elevation 703 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$33,493 median income, unemployment

Arcos de la Polvorosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	56.2°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,306 ft (703 m)
Area	7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density	37/sq mi
Coordinates	41.9439°N, 5.6973°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 1.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 30, 2023.

Jun 10, 2006	12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain	M4.8	84 km
Jan 23, 2003	4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain	M4.5	52 km
Jan 12, 2003	4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain	M4.3	52 km
Oct 25, 1992	13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal	M4.1	122 km
Oct 12, 1996	6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain	M4.1	131 km
May 30, 1998	15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal	M4.0	129 km
Sep 30, 2023	4 km NNW of Igüeña, Spain	M4.0	104 km
Jul 27, 2003	4 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain	M3.7	51 km
Jan 12, 2003	4 km E of Villalcampo, Spain	M3.7	52 km
Nov 22, 1995	2 km ENE of Laza, Spain	M3.5	144 km
Jun 14, 2004	2 km ESE of Villaseco de los Reyes, Spain	M3.5	96 km
Jun 28, 1993	11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain	M3.5	140 km
Oct 3, 2002	6 km SSE of Petín, Spain	M3.4	123 km
May 21, 2001	6 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain	M3.4	51 km
Jan 30, 2004	5 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain	M3.4	50 km
Jan 28, 1995	14 km NNW of Degaña, Spain	M3.4	146 km
Jul 10, 1994	7 km SSE of Montederramo, Spain	M3.4	148 km
Jul 2, 1997	9 km S of San Román, Spain	M3.3	147 km
Apr 23, 1997	7 km WSW of Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal	M3.2	149 km
Jul 26, 2001	13 km S of Becerreá, Spain	M3.2	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in
March	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
May	56°F (14°C)	2.3 in
June	64°F (18°C)	1.6 in
July	74°F (23°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	69°F (21°C)	0.8 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
November	46°F (8°C)	2.9 in
December	42°F (5°C)	3.3 in	Wettest

Arcos de la Polvorosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.8").

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