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Weather & Climate in Güimar, Spain

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Güimar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area42.9 sq mi (111.2 km²)
Population Density411/sq mi
Coordinates28.3112°N, 16.4128°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

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 45 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 82 km 60 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 141 km 0 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 129 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 87 km 59 km
Aug 1, 1998 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.7 83 km 15 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 47 km 16 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 141 km 10 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 41 km 30 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 142 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 109 km 55 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 75 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2004 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 138 km 17 km
Apr 28, 2003 23 km SE of Candelaria, Spain M3.3 24 km 24 km
Apr 15, 1999 34 km WSW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 57 km 0 km
Apr 12, 2007 0 km SSW of Agüimes, Spain M3.3 105 km 55 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 36 km 19 km
Jun 21, 2002 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 35 km 0 km
Jan 19, 1996 87 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.3 111 km 33 km
Jan 31, 2003 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 30 km 0 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 - 25 km
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m - 93 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m - 22 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical - - 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 23 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 89 km
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 142 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
November 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in
December 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Güimar has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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