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Weather & Climate in Motilla del Palancar, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Motilla del Palancar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,776 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,776 ft (846 m) |
| Area | 25.0 sq mi (64.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5667°N, 1.8833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
274 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain | M4.4 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Jul 25, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Orea, Spain | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain | M4.2 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M4.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 1996 | 3 km SSE of Monterde de Albarracín, Spain | M4.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain | M4.0 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain | M3.9 | 59 km | 7 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain | M3.8 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.8 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Apr 20, 1992 | Spain | M3.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 3 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M3.7 | 95 km | 11 km |
| Aug 3, 1996 | 4 km NE of Albarracín, Spain | M3.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2004 | 7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.7 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 0 km WNW of Villafranca del Campo, Spain | M3.6 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Jan 19, 2004 | 7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.6 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 9 km SE of Teruel, Spain | M3.6 | 109 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in |
Motilla del Palancar has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.6").