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Weather & Climate in Montiel, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montiel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,933 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,933 ft (894 m) |
| Area | 62.5 sq mi (161.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6980°N, 2.8644°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
405 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 43 km | 8 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M4.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1991 | 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2005 | 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 5 km NNE of Mula, Spain | M3.9 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain | M3.9 | 83 km | 7 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 4 km NNW of Los Villares, Spain | M3.8 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Apr 20, 1992 | Spain | M3.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain | M3.8 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.8 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Aug 2, 2000 | 6 km WNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.8 | 147 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 (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Montiel has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.3").