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Weather & Climate in El Cotillo, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Cotillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 129.5 sq mi (335.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6826°N, 14.0064°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 6, 1998 | 54 km W of El Cotillo, Spain | M4.3 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 46 km NW of Pájara, Spain | M3.6 | 48 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M3.4 | 138 km | 55 km |
| May 30, 1994 | 64 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain | M3.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 87 km WNW of El Cotillo, Spain | M3.4 | 87 km | 52 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M3.4 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 2001 | 90 km WNW of Tinajo, Spain | M3.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1994 | 32 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M3.3 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 1998 | 40 km E of Carrizal, Spain | M3.3 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Jul 31, 1999 | 62 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain | M3.2 | 62 km | 0 km |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 13 km ENE of Telde, Spain | M3.2 | 145 km | 41 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | Canary Islands, Spain region | M3.1 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Feb 13, 1998 | 71 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain | M3.1 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Feb 2, 2001 | 37 km ENE of Carrizal, Spain | M3.0 | 127 km | 0 km |
| May 23, 2002 | 68 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain | M2.9 | 69 km | 0 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 20 km ENE of Carrizal, Spain | M2.9 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 82 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain | M2.9 | 82 km | 0 km |
| Mar 3, 2002 | 39 km ENE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M2.7 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Feb 3, 2000 | 73 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M2.7 | 96 km | 16 km |
| May 31, 2006 | 59 km NNE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M2.7 | 120 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fuerteventura (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fuerteventura | Fissure vent(s) | 529 m (1,736 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Lanzarote | Fissure vent(s) | 670 m (2,198 ft) | 1824 | 53 km |
| Gran Canaria | Fissure vent(s) | 1,950 m (6,398 ft) | 40 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
El Cotillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°F in January to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").