All Countries
Weather & Climate in Quintana del Castillo, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quintana del Castillo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 305 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,346 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,346 ft (1,020 m) |
| Area | 37.9 sq mi (98.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6599°N, 6.0498°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
382 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 | 97 km | 19 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain | M5.3 | 92 km | 19 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain | M5.1 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.0 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain | M4.8 | 43 km | 9 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.5 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 7 km SSW of Santa Eulalia de Oscos, Spain | M4.4 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.3 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.2 | 99 km | 22 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain | M4.1 | 102 km | 9 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1997 | 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 98 km | 23 km |
| Oct 12, 1996 | 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain | M4.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2008 | 34 km N of El Franco, Spain | M4.1 | 146 km | 23 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Quintana del Castillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (1.5").