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Weather & Climate in Palencia, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,425 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,425 ft (739 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (156.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0096°N, 4.5241°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 23, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.5 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.3 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain | M3.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 4 km E of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.7 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain | M3.7 | 85 km | 3 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 4 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.7 | 133 km | 6 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain | M3.5 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Jun 28, 1993 | 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain | M3.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1990 | 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain | M3.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 5 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.4 | 132 km | 6 km |
| May 21, 2001 | 6 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.4 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Jun 14, 2005 | 4 km NNE of Brieva de Cameros, Spain | M3.3 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain | M3.3 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 3 km NNE of Miraflores de la Sierra, Spain | M3.3 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Apr 19, 2008 | 4 km NE of Riaño, Spain | M3.2 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 3 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.2 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Mar 27, 1990 | 9 km S of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Matallana de Torío, Spain | M3.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1992 | 4 km ESE of Palacios del Pan, Spain | M3.1 | 118 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in |
Palencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.6").