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Weather & Climate in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,442 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,442 ft (1,049 m) |
| Area | 36.7 sq mi (95.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 487/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5914°N, 4.1474°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Apr 13, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M4.1 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.8 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 2004 | 7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.7 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 2004 | 7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain | M3.6 | 117 km | 8 km |
| May 6, 2008 | 5 km E of Tembleque, Spain | M3.5 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Quero, Spain | M3.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain | M3.5 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Nov 5, 2013 | 2 km SSE of Alcorcón, Spain | M3.4 | 41 km | 0 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 3 km NNE of Miraflores de la Sierra, Spain | M3.3 | 44 km | 8 km |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 3 km ESE of Colmenarejo, Spain | M3.3 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 1992 | 3 km NNW of Villaconejos, Spain | M3.3 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 0 km N of Tembleque, Spain | M3.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 1 km NE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.2 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 1990 | 11 km NNW of Urda, Spain | M3.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2007 | 7 km SE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2002 | 4 km NNE of Belinchón, Spain | M3.1 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 4 km S of Fuentidueña de Tajo, Spain | M3.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.0 | 114 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
San Lorenzo de El Escorial has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.6").