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Weather & Climate in Puerto del Carmen, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto del Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 5.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 24.8 sq mi (64.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9231°N, 13.6658°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jun 6, 1998 | 54 km W of El Cotillo, Spain | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 46 km NW of Pájara, Spain | M3.6 | 88 km | 0 km |
| Mar 28, 2006 | 87 km WNW of El Cotillo, Spain | M3.4 | 109 km | 52 km |
| May 30, 1994 | 64 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain | M3.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2001 | 90 km WNW of Tinajo, Spain | M3.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1999 | 62 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain | M3.2 | 74 km | 0 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | Canary Islands, Spain region | M3.1 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 82 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain | M2.9 | 99 km | 0 km |
| May 23, 2002 | 68 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain | M2.9 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Feb 3, 2000 | 73 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M2.7 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 68 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain | M2.6 | 83 km | 0 km |
| Dec 13, 2001 | 43 km SSW of Costa Calma, Spain | M2.6 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Mar 24, 2003 | 50 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M2.5 | 148 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lanzarote (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lanzarote | Fissure vent(s) | 670 m (2,198 ft) | 1824 | 12 km |
| Fuerteventura | Fissure vent(s) | 529 m (1,736 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
Puerto del Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").