Petra, Spain

Balearic Islands · Spain

Petra is a small town in Balearic Islands, Spain with a population of 3,265. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,265 Population 83/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Madrid Timezone

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About Petra

Petra

Petra is a town and municipality on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, in the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. "Petra" means "rock" in Latin.

People

Population3,265
Density83/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population3,265
Population Density83 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates39.6135°, 3.1131°
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceBalearic Islands
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (626 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Petra

Petra is a small town in Spain (Balearic Islands) with a population of 3,265. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.

Climate in Petra

Petra has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.9°C), the coldest is Jan (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 426 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.5°C / 51°F 5.5° / 15.5° 39.0
Feb 10.6°C / 51°F 5.5° / 15.6° 34.3
Mar 12.4°C / 54°F 7° / 17.8° 25.6
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.2° 32.9
May 18.4°C / 65°F 12.9° / 23.9° 28.0
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 17.2° / 28.1° 12.4
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 19.9° / 30.9° 3.9
Aug 25.9°C / 79°F 20.5° / 31.3° 15.9
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.9° 56.9
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 14.2° / 24.2° 66.6
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 9.8° / 19.3° 62.0
Dec 11.8°C / 53°F 7° / 16.6° 48.9
Petra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Spain avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area39.3 sq mi (101.8 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates39.6135°N, 3.1131°E
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 29, 2005.

Nov 2, 2001 38 km NW of Ciutadella, Spain M3.8 74 km
Jan 21, 2005 4 km WNW of Vilafranca de Bonany, Spain M3.1 7 km
Feb 3, 2000 45 km ENE of Sant Joan de Labritja, Spain M2.8 106 km
Mar 14, 2003 74 km ESE of Santa Eulària des Riu, Spain M2.7 127 km
Jul 29, 2005 30 km NNE of Sant Joan de Labritja, Spain M2.6 130 km
Apr 9, 1996 2 km ESE of Consell, Spain M2.6 24 km
Mar 30, 1994 78 km SSE of la Marina del Prat Vermell, Spain M2.5 131 km
Oct 14, 2001 51 km N of Port de Pollença, Spain M2.5 84 km
Nov 3, 2001 39 km NW of Ciutadella, Spain M2.5 76 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
2006 CIUTADELLA, MENORCA ISLAND Avalanche 5.0 m - 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in

Petra has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Petra

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Fra Juníper Serra - - - -
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Radio Stations near Petra

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Perfect Deep House deep house, house MP3
Inselradio Mallorca pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Ibiza Stardust Radio deep house, house MP3 128 kbps
Fibwi Radio deportes, música MP3 192 kbps
Italiana FM classic, folk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Murta classical, local news MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Crusader acid jazz, chillout MP3 128 kbps
Das Inselradio Malorca - MP3 128 kbps
The club - AAC 128 kbps
IB3 Ràdio Mallorca local radio MP3 128 kbps
Hits 1 Mallorca dance, edm MP3 256 kbps
Pollença local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Petra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arxiu i Museu d'educació de les Illes Balears
Can Bateman
Can Domènec
Casa natal del Fra Juníper Serra
centre d'interpretació i museu arqueològic
Col·lecció Museogràfica Fundació Cosme Bauçà
Convent de Sant Bonaventura
Els Calderers
Etnogràfic
Fundació Antoni M. Alcover
Glasmuseum
Korkenzieher Museum Mallorca
Museu / Taller Ricado Gagó
Museu Arqueològic de Son Fornés
Museu d'Història de Manacor
Museu de Porreres
Museu de Sant Antoni i el Dimoni
Museu del Calçat i de la indústria
Museu del Santuari de Lluc
Museu etnològic
Museu Monogràfic de Pol·lèntia
Museu Regional
Pare Rafel Ginard
Sa Bassa Blanca (Fundació Yannick y Ben Jakober)
Schuhmuseum
Toni Catany

Libraries in Petra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ajunament de Selva0.0
Antiga Cooperativa agrícola0.0
Aula d'Adults0.0
Biblioteca de Portoclom0.0
Biblioteca de Portocolom0.0
Biblioteca Joan Estelrich0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca pública Mancor de la Vall0.0
Ca na Polida0.0
Ca ses Monges0.0
Ca'n Arabí0.0
Can Torró0.0
Casa de Cultura Na Batlessa0.0
Casal de Cultura0.0
Casal Pere Capellà0.0
Convent de les monges agustines0.0
es Pes des Bessó0.0
escola de ses nines0.0
escola graduada0.0
Salvador Galmés0.0

Farmers Markets in Petra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agromart Felanitx
Mercat cobert
Mercat de Sineu
Mercat Municipal
Sa Central
sa plaça
Streetmarket

Hotels in Petra

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Finca es Molí
Sa Plaça

Restaurants in Petra

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ca n'Oms
Can Salom
Es Brollador
Es Celler
Ikigai Petra
Sa Creu

Cafes in Petra

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Stop
Ca na Bel
Ca'n Tomeu 1945
Es Bolacor
Es Casino

Clinics in Petra

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ES #378937756

Veterinaries in Petra

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ES #11886047096

Train Stations in Petra

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petra

Gas Stations in Petra

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Repsol

Banks in Petra

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caixabank
Caixabank

Breweries in Petra

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervesera del Nord
Es Punt
La Jarra
Señor Jamón
Toutatlis
Tramuntana

Stadiums & Teams in Petra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Petra

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palma de Mallorca AirportPMILarge Airport
Binissalem Airfield-Small Airport
Capdepera Aerodrom-Small Airport
Portocristo Airstrip-Small Airport
Ses Salines (S’Olivó) Airfield-Small Airport
Son Albertí Airfield-Small Airport
Son Bonet Airfield-Small Airport
Vilafranca de Bonany-Es cruce Airfield (Aerodromo Mallorca)-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petra

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Esglèsia de Sant Pere
Sant Bernadí

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Madrid

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petra

What is the population of Petra?

Petra has a population of 3,265 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 39.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Petra?

Petra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

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