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Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
99,536 Population 1,091/sq mi density
843 ft Elevation 257 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
Santiago de Compostela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area91.2 sq mi (236.2 km²)
Population Density1,091/sq mi
Coordinates42.8805°N, 8.5457°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

470 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 27, 2022.

May 21, 1997 3 km NW of Becerreá, Spain M5.4 110 km
May 21, 1997 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain M5.3 116 km
May 22, 1997 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain M5.1 113 km
Dec 24, 1995 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain M5.1 109 km
Nov 29, 1995 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain M5.0 109 km
May 23, 1997 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain M4.7 120 km
May 22, 1997 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain M4.5 117 km
Jul 17, 1998 7 km SSW of Santa Eulalia de Oscos, Spain M4.4 125 km
Mar 15, 1995 33 km NNE of Cariño, Spain M4.4 144 km
Oct 29, 1996 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain M4.4 95 km
Apr 23, 2006 51 km NNW of Malpica, Spain M4.2 105 km
Feb 4, 1997 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain M4.2 110 km
May 22, 1997 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain M4.1 114 km
May 23, 1997 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain M4.1 108 km
Feb 3, 1997 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain M4.1 110 km
May 28, 1998 8 km W of Bande, Spain M4.1 101 km
May 22, 1997 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain M4.1 112 km
Mar 31, 1998 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain M4.1 103 km
Dec 24, 1995 2 km E of O Páramo, Spain M4.0 105 km
Apr 15, 1994 5 km ESE of Burela de Cabo, Spain M4.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 8.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 7.0 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 7.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 8.9 in Wettest

Santiago de Compostela has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (1.4").

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