Vallehermosa, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,829 Population 56/sq mi density

614 ft Elevation 187 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°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

Vallehermosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	65.1°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	60°F (16°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	614 ft (187 m)
Area	50.5 sq mi (130.9 km²)
Population Density	56/sq mi
Coordinates	28.1794°N, 17.2666°W
Timezone	Atlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"

69% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 18, 2019.

Mar 29, 2013	32 km WSW of Frontera, Spain	M4.7	119 km
Mar 27, 2013	25 km W of Frontera, Spain	M4.6	111 km
Jan 18, 2019	33 km NW of Agaete, Spain	M4.4	129 km
May 6, 2003	10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain	M4.2	97 km
Apr 11, 2013	26 km W of Frontera, Spain	M4.1	111 km
Mar 29, 2013	25 km WSW of Frontera, Spain	M4.1	111 km
Mar 15, 2006	Canary Islands, Spain region	M4.1	102 km
May 20, 1990	111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain	M3.9	142 km
Mar 22, 1998	26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain	M3.9	66 km
Jun 26, 2004	63 km N of Tegueste, Spain	M3.8	139 km
Jan 15, 1998	35 km SE of Valverde, Spain	M3.8	82 km
Jul 8, 1998	34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain	M3.7	114 km
Feb 16, 1991	Canary Islands, Spain region	M3.6	58 km
Jun 5, 1990	8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain	M3.6	81 km
May 13, 2008	23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain	M3.5	126 km
Sep 12, 1992	17 km NE of Valverde, Spain	M3.4	59 km
Mar 9, 2001	53 km SE of Valverde, Spain	M3.4	89 km
Mar 24, 1992	52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain	M3.4	84 km
Apr 28, 2003	23 km SE of Candelaria, Spain	M3.3	105 km
Jun 5, 2000	Canary Islands, Spain region	M3.3	105 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1941	TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	105 km
2020	VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	13 km
1969	SOUTHWEST IBERIAN	Unknown	0.1 m	—	103 km
1706	TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS	Astronomical	—	—	62 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (62 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tenerife	Stratovolcano	3,715 m (12,188 ft)	1909	62 km
La Palma	Stratovolcano(es)	2,426 m (7,959 ft)	1971	70 km
Hierro	Shield	1,500 m (4,921 ft)	2012	90 km
Gran Canaria	Fissure vent(s)	1,950 m (6,398 ft)	40	167 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
March	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
April	62°F (16°C)	0.8 in
May	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.0 in
July	69°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.1 in
September	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
October	69°F (21°C)	1.1 in
November	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in
December	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in	Wettest

Vallehermosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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