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Weather & Climate in Potes, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 117.0 sq mi (302.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1546°N, 4.6206°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Oct 12, 1996 | 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Igüeña, Spain | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 11 km N of Salas, Spain | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 6 km S of Soto del Barco, Spain | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 8 km SW of Cudillero, Spain | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1995 | 37 km NNW of Luanco, Spain | M3.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain | M3.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain | M3.7 | 57 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 0 km NE of Salas, Spain | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | Spain | M3.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | Spain | M3.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 3 km SW of Cudillero, Spain | M3.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1993 | 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain | M3.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1990 | 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain | M3.4 | 18 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 10 km SW of Cudillero, Spain | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 10 km NW of Salas, Spain | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 8 km N of Salas, Spain | M3.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 3 km NNW of Piedras Blancas, Spain | M3.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Salas, Spain | M3.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 6 km NE of Vega de Pas, Spain | M3.3 | 73 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Potes has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 38°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.6").