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Weather & Climate in Breña Baja, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Breña Baja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,768 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,768 ft (539 m) |
| Area | 16.3 sq mi (42.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6301°N, 17.7895°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 29, 2013 | 32 km WSW of Frontera, Spain | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2013 | 25 km W of Frontera, Spain | M4.6 | 112 km | 19 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain | M4.2 | 106 km | 21 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 26 km W of Frontera, Spain | M4.1 | 111 km | 19 km |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 25 km WSW of Frontera, Spain | M4.1 | 114 km | 17 km |
| Mar 15, 2006 | Canary Islands, Spain region | M4.1 | 108 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 1990 | 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain | M3.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 1998 | 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain | M3.9 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Jan 15, 1998 | 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain | M3.8 | 120 km | 2 km |
| Jun 5, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain | M3.6 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 1991 | Canary Islands, Spain region | M3.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 1992 | 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain | M3.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain | M3.4 | 136 km | 30 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain | M3.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 6 km NW of Valverde, Spain | M3.3 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 1990 | 9 km SW of Buenavista del Norte, Spain | M3.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2001 | 5 km N of San Juan de la Rambla, Spain | M3.1 | 112 km | 20 km |
| Jun 7, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Frontera, Spain | M3.1 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 16 km W of Playa de las Américas, Spain | M3.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2004 | 3 km SSW of Icod de los Vinos, Spain | M3.0 | 108 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 76 km |
| 1706 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: La Palma (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| La Palma | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,426 m (7,959 ft) | 1971 | 8 km |
| Hierro | Shield | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) | 2012 | 103 km |
| Tenerife | Stratovolcano | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | 1909 | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Breña Baja has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").