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Weather & Climate in Medellín, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Medellín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°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 823 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 79.1 sq mi (204.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9627°N, 5.9579°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jul 4, 1994 | 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2010 | 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal | M4.1 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Jan 22, 2006 | 0 km SE of Feria, Spain | M4.1 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Feb 20, 2005 | 9 km SE of Puebla del Maestre, Spain | M3.9 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 5 km N of Cabeza la Vaca, Spain | M3.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal | M3.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1992 | 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain | M3.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 6 km SSE of Valencia del Ventoso, Spain | M3.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1993 | 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain | M3.3 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1990 | 7 km S of Fuentes de León, Spain | M3.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1994 | 4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain | M3.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1992 | 11 km NE of Malcocinado, Spain | M3.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 3 km NE of Borba, Portugal | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Constantina, Spain | M3.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 10 km NW of Villanueva del Río y Minas, Spain | M3.2 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Aug 2, 1995 | 10 km WNW of Olivenza, Spain | M3.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Aracena, Spain | M3.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 0 km W of Berlanga, Spain | M3.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 12 km N of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain | M3.0 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Nov 17, 1994 | 6 km W of El Ronquillo, Spain | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Medellín has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.2").