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Weather & Climate in Ríotorto, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ríotorto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 65.5 sq mi (169.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3430°N, 7.2608°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
446 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 | 52 km | 19 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain | M5.3 | 51 km | 19 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain | M5.1 | 55 km | 17 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.0 | 46 km | 18 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain | M4.8 | 120 km | 9 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain | M4.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain | M4.5 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 7 km SSW of Santa Eulalia de Oscos, Spain | M4.4 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1995 | 33 km NNE of Cariño, Spain | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain | M4.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.2 | 47 km | 22 km |
| Feb 28, 2008 | 34 km N of El Franco, Spain | M4.1 | 69 km | 23 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain | M4.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1996 | 6 km SSW of Bárzana, Spain | M4.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain | M4.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1997 | 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 47 km | 23 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain | M4.1 | 58 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 10 km E of Taboada, Spain | M4.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Ríotorto has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 46°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.6").