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Weather & Climate in Frontera, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frontera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°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 1,122 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 61.8 sq mi (160.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7540°N, 18.0037°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Mar 29, 2013 | 32 km WSW of Frontera, Spain | M4.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1991 | 76 km SW of Frontera, Spain | M4.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2013 | 25 km W of Frontera, Spain | M4.6 | 26 km | 19 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain | M4.2 | 11 km | 21 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 26 km W of Frontera, Spain | M4.1 | 27 km | 19 km |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 25 km WSW of Frontera, Spain | M4.1 | 25 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 1998 | 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain | M3.9 | 33 km | 0 km |
| Jan 15, 1998 | 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain | M3.8 | 38 km | 2 km |
| Jun 5, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain | M3.6 | 9 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 1991 | Canary Islands, Spain region | M3.6 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain | M3.4 | 56 km | 30 km |
| Sep 12, 1992 | 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain | M3.4 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 1990 | 6 km NW of Valverde, Spain | M3.3 | 12 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 1990 | 9 km SW of Buenavista del Norte, Spain | M3.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 16 km W of Playa de las Américas, Spain | M3.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Frontera, Spain | M3.1 | 9 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2004 | 3 km SSW of Icod de los Vinos, Spain | M3.0 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 23 km SSE of Las Rosas, Spain | M2.7 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 19 km NNW of Frontera, Spain | M2.6 | 20 km | 32 km |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 27 km SSE of Frontera, Spain | M2.5 | 28 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 76 km |
| 1706 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hierro (4 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hierro | Shield | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) | 2012 | 4 km |
| La Palma | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,426 m (7,959 ft) | 1971 | 92 km |
| Tenerife | Stratovolcano | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | 1909 | 146 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 | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").