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Weather & Climate in Balmaseda, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balmaseda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 903/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2000°N, 3.2000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
213 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 18, 2004 | 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain | M4.7 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain | M4.6 | 107 km | 16 km |
| Feb 21, 2002 | 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain | M4.3 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain | M4.3 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain | M4.2 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Pyrenees | M4.1 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 5 km SE of Betelu, Spain | M4.1 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 6 km NNE of Lizoáin, Spain | M4.0 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 5 km S of Lesaka, Spain | M3.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 8 km N of Hondarribia, Spain | M3.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 5 km WSW of Aizarnazabal, Spain | M3.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 3 km SSE of Beriáin, Spain | M3.9 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 2 km E of Goñi, Spain | M3.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 5 km W of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France | M3.8 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 4 km NE of Berriobeiti, Spain | M3.8 | 130 km | 28 km |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain | M3.7 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain | M3.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2004 | 6 km N of Lizoáin, Spain | M3.7 | 147 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in |
Balmaseda has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.2").