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Weather & Climate in Escorca, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Escorca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,238 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,238 ft (682 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8214°N, 2.8694°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Dec 15, 1991 | 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 38 km NW of Ciutadella, Spain | M3.8 | 69 km | 17 km |
| Apr 13, 1993 | 78 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M3.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 4 km WNW of Vilafranca de Bonany, Spain | M3.1 | 30 km | 28 km |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 47 km SSE of Cunit, Spain | M3.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2003 | 43 km SSE of Cunit, Spain | M3.0 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 80 km ESE of Deltebre, Spain | M3.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 48 km SSE of Cunit, Spain | M2.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2000 | 45 km ENE of Sant Joan de Labritja, Spain | M2.8 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Mar 14, 2003 | 74 km ESE of Santa Eulària des Riu, Spain | M2.7 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Jul 29, 2005 | 30 km NNE of Sant Joan de Labritja, Spain | M2.6 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Apr 9, 1996 | 2 km ESE of Consell, Spain | M2.6 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1994 | 78 km SSE of la Marina del Prat Vermell, Spain | M2.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1999 | 66 km SSE of Calella, Spain | M2.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2001 | 51 km N of Port de Pollença, Spain | M2.5 | 65 km | 0 km |
| Nov 3, 2001 | 39 km NW of Ciutadella, Spain | M2.5 | 69 km | 16 km |
| Apr 28, 2000 | 62 km SSE of La Pineda, Spain | M2.5 | 141 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2006 | CIUTADELLA, MENORCA ISLAND | Avalanche | 5.0 m | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in |
Escorca has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.5").