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Weather & Climate in Gijón, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gijón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 37.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 84.7 sq mi (219.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5357°N, 5.6615°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
227 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 | 144 km | 19 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain | M5.3 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain | M5.1 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.0 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain | M4.8 | 139 km | 9 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 7 km SSW of Santa Eulalia de Oscos, Spain | M4.4 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.2 | 142 km | 22 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1996 | 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain | M4.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1997 | 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 142 km | 23 km |
| Feb 28, 2008 | 34 km N of El Franco, Spain | M4.1 | 98 km | 23 km |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Igüeña, Spain | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 2 km E of O Páramo, Spain | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1994 | 5 km ESE of Burela de Cabo, Spain | M4.0 | 135 km | 29 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 11 km N of Salas, Spain | M3.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in |
Gijón has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 47°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.8").