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Palencia, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
78,629 Population 1,299/sq mi density
2,425 ft Elevation 739 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
Palencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,425 ft (739 m)
Area60.6 sq mi (156.8 km²)
Population Density1,299/sq mi
Coordinates42.0096°N, 4.5241°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.01"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 19, 2008.

Jan 23, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.5 133 km
Apr 13, 1994 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain M4.4 123 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M4.3 134 km
Nov 14, 1990 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain M3.7 116 km
Jan 12, 2003 4 km E of Villalcampo, Spain M3.7 133 km
Aug 15, 2007 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain M3.7 85 km
Jul 27, 2003 4 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.7 133 km
May 31, 2002 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain M3.5 129 km
Jun 28, 1993 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain M3.5 114 km
Mar 23, 1990 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.4 140 km
Jan 30, 2004 5 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.4 132 km
May 21, 2001 6 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.4 131 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km NNE of Brieva de Cameros, Spain M3.3 147 km
Nov 30, 2000 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain M3.3 147 km
Jul 7, 1990 3 km NNE of Miraflores de la Sierra, Spain M3.3 145 km
Apr 19, 2008 4 km NE of Riaño, Spain M3.2 117 km
Jul 27, 2003 3 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain M3.2 134 km
Mar 27, 1990 9 km S of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain M3.2 144 km
Sep 10, 1997 4 km SSW of Matallana de Torío, Spain M3.2 123 km
Feb 7, 1992 4 km ESE of Palacios del Pan, Spain M3.1 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in

Palencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.6").

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