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Weather & Climate in Cueva del Hierro, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cueva del Hierro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,380 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,380 ft (1,335 m) |
| Area | 1,088.8 sq mi (2,820.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5826°N, 2.0361°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
144 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 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain | M4.4 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Jul 25, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Orea, Spain | M4.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain | M4.2 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain | M4.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1996 | 3 km SSE of Monterde de Albarracín, Spain | M4.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain | M3.9 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 3 km S of Herrera de los Navarros, Spain | M3.8 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Apr 20, 1992 | Spain | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2004 | 7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.7 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Aug 3, 1996 | 4 km NE of Albarracín, Spain | M3.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 9 km SE of Teruel, Spain | M3.6 | 92 km | 15 km |
| Jan 19, 2004 | 7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.6 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 10 km SE of Teruel, Spain | M3.6 | 93 km | 16 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 0 km WNW of Villafranca del Campo, Spain | M3.6 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Aug 15, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Teruel, Spain | M3.5 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Aug 14, 2001 | 4 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain | M3.5 | 48 km | 7 km |
| Oct 5, 2002 | 4 km NNE of Cubel, Spain | M3.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 1998 | 7 km SSW of Orihuela del Tremedal, Spain | M3.5 | 32 km | 7 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain | M3.5 | 139 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Cueva del Hierro has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.8").