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Weather & Climate in Maó, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 78.0 sq mi (202.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8885°N, 4.2658°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Sep 24, 1994 | 119 km NNE of Mercadal, Spain | M5.0 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 126 km NNE of Mercadal, Spain | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2006 | 133 km E of Es Castell, Spain | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2004 | 137 km ENE of Es Castell, Spain | M3.9 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Nov 2, 2001 | 38 km NW of Ciutadella, Spain | M3.8 | 76 km | 17 km |
| Mar 5, 1993 | 140 km E of Es Castell, Spain | M3.7 | 142 km | 42 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 122 km E of Es Castell, Spain | M3.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 125 km E of Es Castell, Spain | M3.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2003 | 95 km E of Es Castell, Spain | M3.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 4 km WNW of Vilafranca de Bonany, Spain | M3.1 | 110 km | 28 km |
| May 10, 1992 | 128 km NE of Es Castell, Spain | M3.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 85 km ENE of Es Castell, Spain | M3.0 | 87 km | 0 km |
| Apr 8, 2007 | 117 km ESE of Es Castell, Spain | M2.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 137 km ESE of Es Castell, Spain | M2.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2001 | 84 km NE of Mercadal, Spain | M2.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1996 | 2 km ESE of Consell, Spain | M2.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2008 | 119 km NE of Es Castell, Spain | M2.5 | 120 km | 25 km |
| Nov 3, 2001 | 39 km NW of Ciutadella, Spain | M2.5 | 77 km | 16 km |
| Oct 14, 2001 | 51 km N of Port de Pollença, Spain | M2.5 | 108 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2006 | CIUTADELLA, MENORCA ISLAND | Avalanche | 5.0 m | — | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in |
Maó has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").