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Palenciana, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,562 Population 68/sq mi density
1,296 ft Elevation 395 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°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
Palenciana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Area22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates37.2485°N, 4.5826°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 98 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 74 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 94 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 134 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 70 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 143 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 68 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 107 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 96 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 77 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 75 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 45 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 75 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 71 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 88 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 62 km
Dec 19, 1997 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain M4.1 114 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain M4.1 80 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 97 km
Mar 8, 1990 5 km NNW of Lentegí, Spain M4.1 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1680 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 5.0 m 70 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest

Palenciana has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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