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Weather & Climate in Burgos, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burgos 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 2,831 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 | 2,831 ft (863 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,085/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3411°N, 3.7018°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Apr 13, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain | M3.7 | 61 km | 3 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain | M3.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | Spain | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | Spain | M3.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1993 | 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain | M3.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain | M3.5 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Mar 23, 1990 | 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain | M3.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 1997 | 3 km WSW of Avellaneda, Spain | M3.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2007 | 4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain | M3.3 | 75 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Altsasu, Spain | M3.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain | M3.3 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Jun 14, 2005 | 4 km NNE of Brieva de Cameros, Spain | M3.3 | 79 km | 3 km |
| Sep 20, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Yanguas, Spain | M3.2 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2007 | 5 km NW of Lapoblación, Spain | M3.2 | 103 km | 2 km |
| Sep 6, 1990 | 7 km S of Ramales de la Victoria, Spain | M3.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1990 | 9 km S of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain | M3.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 4 km NE of Riaño, Spain | M3.2 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Jun 19, 2007 | 2 km WNW of Aras, Spain | M3.1 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2001 | 3 km N of Villoslada de Cameros, Spain | M3.1 | 87 km | 7 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Burgos has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 38°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (1.0").