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Weather & Climate in Maspalomas, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maspalomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 160.4 sq mi (415.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7606°N, 15.5860°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
103 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 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 54 km W of El Cotillo, Spain | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain | M3.7 | 58 km | 16 km |
| Aug 1, 1998 | 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain | M3.7 | 68 km | 15 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 46 km NW of Pájara, Spain | M3.6 | 142 km | 0 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | M3.5 | 86 km | 30 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M3.4 | 55 km | 55 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M3.4 | 66 km | 17 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | Canary Islands, Spain region | M3.3 | 69 km | 19 km |
| Jun 21, 2002 | 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain | M3.3 | 67 km | 0 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 0 km SSW of Agüimes, Spain | M3.3 | 20 km | 55 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 39 km ESE of Vecindario, Spain | M3.3 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 34 km WSW of San Nicolás, Spain | M3.3 | 53 km | 0 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 34 km WNW of San Nicolás, Spain | M3.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2003 | 23 km SE of Candelaria, Spain | M3.3 | 78 km | 24 km |
| Mar 2, 1998 | 40 km E of Carrizal, Spain | M3.3 | 59 km | 16 km |
| Apr 14, 1994 | 32 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M3.3 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2003 | 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain | M3.3 | 72 km | 0 km |
| Mar 23, 2002 | 28 km SE of Fasnia, Spain | M3.2 | 70 km | 0 km |
| Jan 8, 1990 | 9 km SW of Buenavista del Norte, Spain | M3.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 103 km |
| 1969 | SOUTHWEST IBERIAN | Unknown | 0.1 m | — | 101 km |
| 1706 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gran Canaria (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Gran Canaria | Fissure vent(s) | 1,950 m (6,398 ft) | 40 | 27 km |
| Tenerife | Stratovolcano | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | 1909 | 118 km |
| Fuerteventura | Fissure vent(s) | 529 m (1,736 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
Maspalomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").