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Weather & Climate in Palma del Río, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palma del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 110.4 sq mi (285.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7002°N, 5.2812°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
875 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 69 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 112 km | 42 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 131 km | 41 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2002 | 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain | M4.1 | 60 km | 4 km |
| Jan 22, 2006 | 0 km SE of Feria, Spain | M4.1 | 143 km | 11 km |
| May 9, 1997 | 5 km N of Huétor-Tájar, Spain | M4.0 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Ríogordo, Spain | M4.0 | 123 km | 60 km |
| Apr 16, 1996 | 3 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km ESE of Chauchina, Spain | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2018 | 9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2013 | 9 km WNW of Jimena de la Frontera, Spain | M4.0 | 140 km | 45 km |
| Jan 24, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Espejo, Spain | M4.0 | 58 km | 6 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 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Palma del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 49°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.1").