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Weather & Climate in Ponferrada, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ponferrada experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,703 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Area | 159.4 sq mi (412.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5466°N, 6.5962°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
499 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 21, 1997 | 3 km NW of Becerreá, Spain | M5.4 | 61 km | 19 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain | M5.3 | 58 km | 19 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain | M5.1 | 58 km | 17 km |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.0 | 65 km | 18 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain | M4.8 | 16 km | 9 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain | M4.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.5 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain | M4.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 7 km SSW of Santa Eulalia de Oscos, Spain | M4.4 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.3 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.2 | 65 km | 22 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain | M4.1 | 64 km | 9 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain | M4.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal | M4.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 1997 | 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 64 km | 23 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 8 km W of Bande, Spain | M4.1 | 134 km | 9 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain | M4.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2008 | 34 km N of El Franco, Spain | M4.1 | 147 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in |
Ponferrada has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 40°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.1").