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Weather & Climate in Puerto del Rosario, Spain

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Puerto del Rosario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area113.8 sq mi (294.8 km²)
Population Density313/sq mi
Coordinates28.5004°N, 13.8627°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.4"
86% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.22"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 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 70 km 10 km
Jun 1, 1998 46 km NW of Pájara, Spain M3.6 62 km 0 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 146 km 55 km
May 30, 1994 64 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 88 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2006 87 km WNW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 111 km 52 km
Jul 16, 2004 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 123 km 17 km
Apr 14, 1994 32 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.3 130 km 33 km
Apr 13, 1994 39 km ESE of Vecindario, Spain M3.3 149 km 33 km
Jan 22, 2001 90 km WNW of Tinajo, Spain M3.3 125 km 10 km
Mar 2, 1998 40 km E of Carrizal, Spain M3.3 132 km 16 km
Jun 28, 2008 13 km ENE of Telde, Spain M3.2 149 km 41 km
Jul 31, 1999 62 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.2 87 km 0 km
Feb 2, 2001 37 km ENE of Carrizal, Spain M3.0 129 km 0 km
Apr 30, 2002 82 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.9 106 km 0 km
May 23, 2002 68 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M2.9 93 km 0 km
Oct 1, 2004 20 km ENE of Carrizal, Spain M2.9 145 km 19 km
Feb 3, 2000 73 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 112 km 16 km
Mar 3, 2002 39 km ENE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 119 km 0 km
May 31, 2006 59 km NNE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M2.7 135 km 42 km
Apr 24, 2005 41 km ESE of Carrizal, Spain M2.6 138 km 38 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fuerteventura (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fuerteventura Fissure vent(s) 529 m (1,736 ft) Unknown 22 km
Lanzarote Fissure vent(s) 670 m (2,198 ft) 1824 63 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in Wettest

Puerto del Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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