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Weather & Climate in Antigua, Spain

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Antigua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area116.4 sq mi (301.3 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates28.4231°N, 14.0138°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.6"
85% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jun 6, 1998 54 km W of El Cotillo, Spain M4.3 60 km 10 km
Jun 1, 1998 46 km NW of Pájara, Spain M3.6 51 km 0 km
Jul 16, 2004 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 106 km 17 km
May 30, 1994 64 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 84 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2006 87 km WNW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 105 km 52 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 129 km 55 km
Apr 14, 1994 32 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.3 113 km 33 km
Jan 22, 2001 90 km WNW of Tinajo, Spain M3.3 127 km 10 km
Apr 13, 1994 39 km ESE of Vecindario, Spain M3.3 132 km 33 km
Mar 2, 1998 40 km E of Carrizal, Spain M3.3 115 km 16 km
Jul 31, 1999 62 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.2 87 km 0 km
Jun 28, 2008 13 km ENE of Telde, Spain M3.2 132 km 41 km
Feb 13, 1998 71 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.1 150 km 0 km
Feb 2, 2001 37 km ENE of Carrizal, Spain M3.0 111 km 0 km
May 23, 2002 68 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.9 92 km 0 km
Oct 1, 2004 20 km ENE of Carrizal, Spain M2.9 128 km 19 km
Apr 30, 2002 82 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.9 103 km 0 km
Mar 3, 2002 39 km ENE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 103 km 0 km
Feb 3, 2000 73 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 99 km 16 km
May 31, 2006 59 km NNE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 121 km 42 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fuerteventura (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fuerteventura Fissure vent(s) 529 m (1,736 ft) Unknown 7 km
Lanzarote Fissure vent(s) 670 m (2,198 ft) 1824 77 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (16°C) 0.9 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in Wettest

Antigua has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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