La Cuesta, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,000 Population 80/sq mi density

3,684 ft Elevation 1,123 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

La Cuesta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	53.1°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Area	62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²)
Population Density	80/sq mi
Coordinates	41.0828°N, 3.9602°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"

8% below US avg

Snowfall 30.2"

Wettest Month (May) 2.64"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Nov 5, 2013.

Apr 13, 1994	5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain	M4.4	96 km
Jun 7, 2007	3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain	M4.2	113 km
May 31, 2002	5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain	M3.5	88 km
Nov 5, 2013	2 km SSE of Alcorcón, Spain	M3.4	85 km
Jan 13, 1992	3 km NNW of Villaconejos, Spain	M3.3	113 km
Jan 24, 1992	0 km N of Riba de Saelices, Spain	M3.3	141 km
Jul 7, 1990	3 km NNE of Miraflores de la Sierra, Spain	M3.3	32 km
Nov 17, 1995	3 km ESE of Colmenarejo, Spain	M3.3	59 km
Apr 9, 2002	4 km NNE of Belinchón, Spain	M3.1	136 km
Sep 22, 1995	4 km S of Fuentidueña de Tajo, Spain	M3.0	131 km
Apr 14, 2002	3 km NNE of Belinchón, Spain	M3.0	137 km
Jul 29, 1993	0 km ENE of Mondéjar, Spain	M2.9	111 km
Nov 27, 1995	1 km WSW of Colmenarejo, Spain	M2.9	59 km
Dec 7, 1993	4 km NNW of Villanueva de Gormaz, Spain	M2.9	87 km
Sep 30, 2000	2 km NNW of Paredes, Spain	M2.8	144 km
Sep 17, 1991	3 km S of San Martín de la Vega, Spain	M2.8	106 km
Sep 30, 2000	4 km WSW of Vellisca, Spain	M2.8	142 km
Jan 14, 1997	3 km NW of Valdeprados, Spain	M2.8	39 km
Mar 21, 1999	3 km N of Pastrana, Spain	M2.8	112 km
Feb 14, 1994	2 km NE of Alcohujate, Spain	M2.8	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	1.7 in
March	42°F (6°C)	1.5 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in
May	53°F (11°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
July	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	0.8 in	Driest
September	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.5 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.4 in

La Cuesta has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.8").

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