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Weather & Climate in Atapuerca, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atapuerca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 278 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,140 ft (957 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3776°N, 3.5079°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Oct 27, 1998 | 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain | M4.6 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2002 | 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain | M4.2 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 5 km SE of Betelu, Spain | M4.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 2 km E of Goñi, Spain | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 5 km WSW of Aizarnazabal, Spain | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain | M3.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain | M3.7 | 71 km | 3 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | Spain | M3.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain | M3.5 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | Spain | M3.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1993 | 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain | M3.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2004 | 4 km SE of Fitero, Spain | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1990 | 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain | M3.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain | M3.3 | 93 km | 1 km |
| Jan 26, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Altsasu, Spain | M3.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2002 | 8 km ENE of Irañeta, Spain | M3.3 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2007 | 4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain | M3.3 | 60 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Atapuerca has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 38°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (1.0").