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Weather & Climate in Colmenar de Oreja, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colmenar de Oreja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,503 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,503 ft (763 m) |
| Area | 60.7 sq mi (157.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1068°N, 3.3855°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain | M4.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain | M4.2 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M4.1 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain | M3.9 | 107 km | 7 km |
| Apr 20, 1992 | Spain | M3.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain | M3.8 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.8 | 44 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 2004 | 7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.7 | 36 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 3 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M3.7 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Jan 19, 2004 | 7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.6 | 36 km | 8 km |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 9 km SSW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M3.5 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Quero, Spain | M3.5 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2001 | 4 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain | M3.5 | 90 km | 7 km |
| May 6, 2008 | 5 km E of Tembleque, Spain | M3.5 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 16 km WNW of Munera, Spain | M3.4 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Nov 5, 2013 | 2 km SSE of Alcorcón, Spain | M3.4 | 44 km | 0 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 8 km SSW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M3.4 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Villaconejos, Spain | M3.3 | 10 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in |
Colmenar de Oreja has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.4").