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Weather & Climate in Cuenca, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cuenca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,087 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,087 ft (941 m) |
| Area | 1,088.8 sq mi (2,820.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0667°N, 2.1333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
178 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 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain | M4.4 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Orea, Spain | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain | M4.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain | M4.2 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M4.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1996 | 3 km SSE of Monterde de Albarracín, Spain | M4.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain | M3.9 | 82 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain | M3.8 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 1992 | Spain | M3.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.8 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 3 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M3.7 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Feb 10, 2004 | 7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.7 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Aug 3, 1996 | 4 km NE of Albarracín, Spain | M3.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 9 km SE of Teruel, Spain | M3.6 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Jan 19, 2004 | 7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.6 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 0 km WNW of Villafranca del Campo, Spain | M3.6 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 10 km SE of Teruel, Spain | M3.6 | 98 km | 16 km |
| May 6, 2008 | 5 km E of Tembleque, Spain | M3.5 | 119 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Cuenca has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.7").