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Weather & Climate in El Varadero, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Varadero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 38.7 sq mi (100.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7252°N, 3.5218°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,724 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 11, 2010 | 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain | M6.3 | 27 km | 610 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 121 km | 12 km |
| May 20, 2022 | Strait of Gibraltar | M5.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 52 km | 27 km |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 91 km | 21 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 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: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1680 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 70 | 96 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 121 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 72 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
El Varadero has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.1").