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Weather & Climate in Cárdenas, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cárdenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 290 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,834 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Area | 32.8 sq mi (84.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3746°N, 2.7673°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
268 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 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Oct 27, 1998 | 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain | M4.6 | 85 km | 16 km |
| Feb 21, 2002 | 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain | M4.3 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain | M4.3 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain | M4.2 | 96 km | 2 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 5 km SE of Betelu, Spain | M4.1 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Pyrenees | M4.1 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 6 km NNE of Lizoáin, Spain | M4.0 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 3 km SSE of Beriáin, Spain | M3.9 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 2 km E of Goñi, Spain | M3.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 8 km N of Hondarribia, Spain | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 5 km WSW of Aizarnazabal, Spain | M3.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 5 km S of Lesaka, Spain | M3.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 4 km NE of Berriobeiti, Spain | M3.8 | 106 km | 28 km |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 5 km W of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France | M3.8 | 142 km | 29 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain | M3.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (1.0").