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Weather & Climate in La Plaza, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Plaza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,660 ft (506 m) |
| Area | 120.4 sq mi (311.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1640°N, 6.0994°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
351 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 | 94 km | 19 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain | M5.3 | 89 km | 19 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain | M5.1 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.0 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain | M4.8 | 87 km | 9 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 7 km SSW of Santa Eulalia de Oscos, Spain | M4.4 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.2 | 93 km | 22 km |
| Feb 28, 2008 | 34 km N of El Franco, Spain | M4.1 | 95 km | 23 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain | M4.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain | M4.1 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Oct 12, 1996 | 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain | M4.1 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1997 | 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 93 km | 23 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain | M4.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1994 | 5 km ESE of Burela de Cabo, Spain | M4.0 | 113 km | 29 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 2 km E of O Páramo, Spain | M4.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
La Plaza has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 33°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (2.1").