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Weather & Climate in Buenavista del Norte, Spain

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

Buenavista del Norte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area35.3 sq mi (91.4 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates28.3746°N, 16.8610°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.9"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Jan 18, 2019 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain M4.4 89 km 10 km
May 6, 2003 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.2 142 km 21 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 68 km 60 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 114 km 33 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 109 km 0 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 97 km 59 km
Jan 15, 1998 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.8 123 km 2 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 85 km 16 km
Aug 1, 1998 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.7 126 km 15 km
Jun 5, 1990 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain M3.6 126 km 33 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 104 km 10 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 83 km 30 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 105 km 10 km
Mar 9, 2001 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 127 km 30 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 53 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 74 km 19 km
Jan 31, 2003 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 71 km 0 km
Jun 21, 2002 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 76 km 0 km
May 16, 1992 34 km WNW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 80 km 10 km
Apr 12, 2007 0 km SSW of Agüimes, Spain M3.3 148 km 55 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Meteorological 6.0 m — 61 km
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m — 56 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m — 59 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical — — 24 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 24 km
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 97 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 132 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest
October 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
November 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Buenavista del Norte has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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