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Weather & Climate in El Médano, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Médano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 74.8 sq mi (193.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.0462°N, 16.5363°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 18, 2019 | 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain | M4.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2006 | Canary Islands, Spain region | M4.1 | 106 km | 60 km |
| Mar 22, 1998 | 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain | M3.9 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Jun 26, 2004 | 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain | M3.8 | 118 km | 59 km |
| Jan 15, 1998 | 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain | M3.8 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Aug 1, 1998 | 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain | M3.7 | 101 km | 15 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain | M3.7 | 41 km | 16 km |
| Feb 16, 1991 | Canary Islands, Spain region | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain | M3.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | M3.5 | 67 km | 30 km |
| Sep 12, 1992 | 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain | M3.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain | M3.4 | 124 km | 30 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M3.4 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain | M3.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M3.4 | 122 km | 55 km |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 87 km N of Tegueste, Spain | M3.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 6 km NW of Valverde, Spain | M3.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 34 km WSW of San Nicolás, Spain | M3.3 | 46 km | 0 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | Canary Islands, Spain region | M3.3 | 33 km | 19 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 34 km WNW of San Nicolás, Spain | M3.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1941 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 56 km |
| 2020 | VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 78 km |
| 1969 | SOUTHWEST IBERIAN | Unknown | 0.1 m | — | 52 km |
| 1706 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 27 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenerife | Stratovolcano | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | 1909 | 27 km |
| Gran Canaria | Fissure vent(s) | 1,950 m (6,398 ft) | 40 | 94 km |
| La Palma | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,426 m (7,959 ft) | 1971 | 139 km |
| Hierro | Shield | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) | 2012 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
El Médano has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").