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Weather & Climate in Canales de la Sierra, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canales de la Sierra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,346 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,346 ft (1,020 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1423°N, 3.0246°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 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 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain | M4.6 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain | M4.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2002 | 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain | M4.3 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain | M4.3 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain | M4.2 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Pyrenees | M4.1 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 5 km SE of Betelu, Spain | M4.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 2 km E of Goñi, Spain | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 3 km SSE of Beriáin, Spain | M3.9 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 5 km WSW of Aizarnazabal, Spain | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 4 km NE of Berriobeiti, Spain | M3.8 | 139 km | 28 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain | M3.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain | M3.7 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 7 km N of Atarrabia, Spain | M3.6 | 144 km | 27 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | Spain | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | Spain | M3.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain | M3.5 | 67 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in |
Canales de la Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.1").