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Weather & Climate in Pontevedra, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontevedra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 56.2 sq mi (145.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4310°N, 8.6444°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
478 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 | 129 km | 19 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain | M5.3 | 134 km | 19 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain | M5.1 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.0 | 130 km | 18 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2006 | 51 km NNW of Malpica, Spain | M4.2 | 150 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.2 | 130 km | 22 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1997 | 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 131 km | 23 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 8 km W of Bande, Spain | M4.1 | 64 km | 9 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain | M4.1 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 2 km E of O Páramo, Spain | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1998 | 15 km NNE of Valpaços, Portugal | M4.0 | 140 km | 0 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 10 km E of Taboada, Spain | M4.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2022 | 30 km W of Santa Uxía de Ribeira, Spain | M3.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
Pontevedra has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 47°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (1.4").