Cuenca, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

54,898 Population 50/sq mi density

3,087 ft Elevation 941 meters

53°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

Cuenca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	53.1°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,087 ft (941 m)
Area	1,088.8 sq mi (2,820.0 km²)
Population Density	50/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0667°N, 2.1333°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (May) 2.44"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 23, 2015.

Feb 23, 2015	12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain	M4.5	121 km
Mar 10, 2006	1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain	M4.4	75 km
Aug 12, 2007	6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain	M4.3	108 km
Jul 25, 1998	3 km ESE of Orea, Spain	M4.3	65 km
Jun 7, 2007	3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain	M4.2	80 km
Aug 9, 2001	5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain	M4.2	25 km
Apr 28, 2008	4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain	M4.1	120 km
Aug 3, 1996	3 km SSE of Monterde de Albarracín, Spain	M4.0	71 km
Feb 8, 1998	4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain	M3.9	82 km
May 30, 1991	2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain	M3.8	92 km
Apr 20, 1992	Spain	M3.8	59 km
Feb 23, 2008	5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain	M3.8	119 km
Aug 12, 2007	3 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain	M3.7	105 km
Feb 10, 2004	7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain	M3.7	95 km
Aug 3, 1996	4 km NE of Albarracín, Spain	M3.7	74 km
Jul 23, 2006	9 km SE of Teruel, Spain	M3.6	98 km
Jan 19, 2004	7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain	M3.6	96 km
Feb 4, 2004	0 km WNW of Villafranca del Campo, Spain	M3.6	96 km
Jul 23, 2006	10 km SE of Teruel, Spain	M3.6	98 km
May 6, 2008	5 km E of Tembleque, Spain	M3.5	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
June	65°F (18°C)	1.8 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.8 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.0 in
December	40°F (4°C)	2.3 in

Cuenca has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.7").

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