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Weather & Climate in Palenciana, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palenciana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,296 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2485°N, 4.5826°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,210 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 11, 2010 | 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain | M6.3 | 98 km | 610 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 94 km | 11 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 107 km | 42 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 96 km | 41 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain | M4.2 | 71 km | 62 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 88 km | 73 km |
| Sep 15, 2002 | 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain | M4.1 | 62 km | 4 km |
| Dec 19, 1997 | 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain | M4.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain | M4.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain | M4.1 | 97 km | 97 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Lentegí, Spain | M4.1 | 89 km | 625 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1680 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 70 | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Palenciana has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.1").