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Weather & Climate in Alcalá de Henares, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alcalá de Henares enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,959 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 38.4 sq mi (99.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,047/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4821°N, 3.3600°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Apr 13, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Orea, Spain | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain | M4.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain | M4.2 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M4.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain | M3.9 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Apr 20, 1992 | Spain | M3.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.8 | 86 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 2004 | 7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.7 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 3 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M3.7 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Jan 19, 2004 | 7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.6 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Jul 25, 1998 | 7 km SSW of Orihuela del Tremedal, Spain | M3.5 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 9 km SSW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M3.5 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Aug 14, 2001 | 4 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain | M3.5 | 92 km | 7 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain | M3.5 | 120 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Quero, Spain | M3.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2008 | 5 km E of Tembleque, Spain | M3.5 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 2013 | 2 km SSE of Alcorcón, Spain | M3.4 | 42 km | 0 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M3.4 | 131 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in |
Alcalá de Henares has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.4").