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Weather & Climate in El Franco, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Franco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5552°N, 6.8662°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
359 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 21, 1997 | 3 km NW of Becerreá, Spain | M5.4 | 80 km | 19 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain | M5.3 | 76 km | 19 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain | M5.1 | 81 km | 17 km |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.0 | 75 km | 18 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain | M4.8 | 129 km | 9 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 7 km SSW of Santa Eulalia de Oscos, Spain | M4.4 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1995 | 33 km NNE of Cariño, Spain | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.2 | 75 km | 22 km |
| Feb 3, 1997 | 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 75 km | 23 km |
| Oct 12, 1996 | 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain | M4.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2008 | 34 km N of El Franco, Spain | M4.1 | 34 km | 23 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain | M4.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain | M4.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain | M4.1 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 2 km E of O Páramo, Spain | M4.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
El Franco has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.5").