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Weather & Climate in La Cuesta, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cuesta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 303 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,684 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,684 ft (1,123 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0828°N, 3.9602°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Apr 13, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain | M4.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain | M3.5 | 88 km | 3 km |
| Nov 5, 2013 | 2 km SSE of Alcorcón, Spain | M3.4 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Villaconejos, Spain | M3.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 1992 | 0 km N of Riba de Saelices, Spain | M3.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 3 km NNE of Miraflores de la Sierra, Spain | M3.3 | 32 km | 8 km |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 3 km ESE of Colmenarejo, Spain | M3.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2002 | 4 km NNE of Belinchón, Spain | M3.1 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 4 km S of Fuentidueña de Tajo, Spain | M3.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2002 | 3 km NNE of Belinchón, Spain | M3.0 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Jul 29, 1993 | 0 km ENE of Mondéjar, Spain | M2.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1995 | 1 km WSW of Colmenarejo, Spain | M2.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1993 | 4 km NNW of Villanueva de Gormaz, Spain | M2.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2000 | 2 km NNW of Paredes, Spain | M2.8 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Sep 17, 1991 | 3 km S of San Martín de la Vega, Spain | M2.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2000 | 4 km WSW of Vellisca, Spain | M2.8 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Jan 14, 1997 | 3 km NW of Valdeprados, Spain | M2.8 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1999 | 3 km N of Pastrana, Spain | M2.8 | 112 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1994 | 2 km NE of Alcohujate, Spain | M2.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
La Cuesta has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.8").