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Weather & Climate in Principe, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Principe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8792°N, 5.3470°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,407 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Feb 24, 2004 | 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.4 | 147 km | 0 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 97 km | 30 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Apr 22, 2010 | 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 68 km | 110 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 7 km S of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.7 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.6 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Jun 3, 1994 | 7 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.6 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 7 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.6 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 134 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Principe has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").