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Weather & Climate in Buenaventura, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buenaventura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,417 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 26.6 sq mi (69.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1771°N, 4.8500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Apr 28, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M4.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.8 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 2004 | 7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.7 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 2004 | 7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.6 | 145 km | 8 km |
| May 6, 2008 | 5 km E of Tembleque, Spain | M3.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Nov 5, 2013 | 2 km SSE of Alcorcón, Spain | M3.4 | 90 km | 0 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Villaconejos, Spain | M3.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 3 km NNE of Miraflores de la Sierra, Spain | M3.3 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 3 km ESE of Colmenarejo, Spain | M3.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 0 km N of Tembleque, Spain | M3.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 1 km NE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.2 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 11 km NNW of Urda, Spain | M3.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2007 | 7 km SE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2002 | 7 km W of Fuente el Fresno, Spain | M3.0 | 135 km | 22 km |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 4 km S of Fuentidueña de Tajo, Spain | M3.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.0 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Nov 27, 1995 | 1 km WSW of Colmenarejo, Spain | M2.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1993 | 0 km ENE of Mondéjar, Spain | M2.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | Spain | M2.9 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 3 km ESE of Santa María de la Alameda, Spain | M2.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Buenaventura has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.5").