Burgos, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

176,418 Population 3,085/sq mi density

2,831 ft Elevation 863 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°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

Burgos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,831 ft (863 m)
Area	57.2 sq mi (148.1 km²)
Population Density	3,085/sq mi
Coordinates	42.3411°N, 3.7018°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 15.1"

Wettest Month (May) 2.52"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 2, 2008.

Apr 13, 1994	5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain	M4.4	90 km
Aug 15, 2007	5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain	M3.7	61 km
Nov 14, 1990	9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain	M3.7	64 km
Jun 19, 1994	Spain	M3.6	107 km
Mar 18, 2000	Spain	M3.5	103 km
Jun 28, 1993	11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain	M3.5	117 km
May 31, 2002	5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain	M3.5	101 km
Mar 23, 1990	14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain	M3.4	120 km
Aug 19, 1997	3 km WSW of Avellaneda, Spain	M3.3	105 km
Feb 26, 2007	4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain	M3.3	75 km
Jan 26, 1993	4 km WNW of Altsasu, Spain	M3.3	137 km
Nov 30, 2000	6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain	M3.3	95 km
Jun 14, 2005	4 km NNE of Brieva de Cameros, Spain	M3.3	79 km
Sep 20, 1998	3 km ENE of Yanguas, Spain	M3.2	118 km
Feb 2, 2007	5 km NW of Lapoblación, Spain	M3.2	103 km
Sep 6, 1990	7 km S of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain	M3.2	96 km
Mar 27, 1990	9 km S of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain	M3.2	122 km
Apr 19, 2008	4 km NE of Riaño, Spain	M3.2	127 km
Jun 19, 2007	2 km WNW of Aras, Spain	M3.1	111 km
Jun 17, 2001	3 km N of Villoslada de Cameros, Spain	M3.1	87 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.2 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
June	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in
July	67°F (19°C)	1.0 in
August	68°F (20°C)	1.0 in	Warmest, Driest
September	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.0 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
December	40°F (4°C)	2.3 in

Burgos has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 38°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (1.0").

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