Santander, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

173,635 Population 10,119/sq mi density

3 ft Elevation 1 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°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

Santander enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Area	17.2 sq mi (44.4 km²)
Population Density	10,119/sq mi
Coordinates	43.4659°N, 3.8049°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"

21% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.59"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 25, 2008.

Aug 30, 1997	4 km E of Mendaro, Spain	M4.2	122 km
Aug 30, 1997	5 km WSW of Aizarnazabal, Spain	M3.9	125 km
Aug 15, 2007	5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain	M3.7	87 km
Nov 14, 1990	9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain	M3.7	62 km
Jun 19, 1994	Spain	M3.6	19 km
Mar 18, 2000	Spain	M3.5	43 km
Jun 28, 1993	11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain	M3.5	95 km
Mar 23, 1990	14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain	M3.4	57 km
Mar 21, 1994	100 km WNW of Mimizan, France	M3.3	149 km
Feb 26, 2007	4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain	M3.3	107 km
Jan 26, 1993	4 km WNW of Altsasu, Spain	M3.3	143 km
Aug 19, 1997	3 km WSW of Avellaneda, Spain	M3.3	56 km
Nov 30, 2000	6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain	M3.3	31 km
Mar 21, 1994	102 km W of Mimizan, France	M3.2	147 km
Sep 6, 1990	7 km S of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain	M3.2	41 km
Feb 2, 2007	5 km NW of Lapoblación, Spain	M3.2	140 km
Mar 27, 1990	9 km S of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain	M3.2	53 km
Apr 19, 2008	4 km NE of Riaño, Spain	M3.2	107 km
Oct 15, 2000	7 km NNW of Armiñón, Spain	M3.1	105 km
Apr 17, 1990	6 km SE of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain	M3.1	43 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.7 in
April	53°F (12°C)	4.8 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.6 in
June	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in
July	66°F (19°C)	2.1 in	Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
September	65°F (18°C)	3.3 in
October	60°F (16°C)	4.8 in
November	54°F (12°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
December	51°F (10°C)	4.6 in

Santander has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.1").

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