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Weather & Climate in Paterna del Río, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paterna del Río experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,967 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,967 ft (1,209 m) |
| Area | 77.8 sq mi (201.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0222°N, 2.9534°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,548 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 | 53 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 30 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 32 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 43 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 149 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 119 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 27 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Paterna del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.3").