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Weather & Climate in Playa de las Américas, Spain

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Playa de las Américas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area57.3 sq mi (148.5 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates28.0640°N, 16.7301°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.2"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Jan 18, 2019 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain M4.4 80 km 10 km
May 6, 2003 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.2 141 km 21 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 102 km 60 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 101 km 0 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 149 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 122 km 59 km
Jan 15, 1998 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.8 111 km 2 km
Aug 1, 1998 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.7 119 km 15 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 60 km 16 km
Jun 5, 1990 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain M3.6 127 km 33 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 104 km 10 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 82 km 30 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 140 km 55 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 106 km 10 km
Mar 9, 2001 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 110 km 30 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 88 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 52 km 19 km
Jan 31, 2003 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 55 km 0 km
Jun 21, 2002 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 57 km 0 km
Jan 19, 1996 87 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.3 142 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Meteorological 6.0 m — 66 km
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m — 58 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m — 63 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical — — 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 25 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 113 km
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 122 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
March 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Wettest

Playa de las Américas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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