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Weather & Climate in San Salvador, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Salvador enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 307 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,359 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,359 ft (719 m) |
| Area | 76.2 sq mi (197.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6206°N, 5.0871°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 10, 2006 | 12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain | M4.8 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Jan 23, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.5 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M4.3 | 77 km | 3 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 4 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.7 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain | M3.7 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 4 km E of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.7 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Villaseco de los Reyes, Spain | M3.5 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 5 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.4 | 76 km | 6 km |
| May 21, 2001 | 6 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.4 | 74 km | 0 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 3 km NNE of Miraflores de la Sierra, Spain | M3.3 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Sep 10, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Matallana de Torío, Spain | M3.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 3 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.2 | 78 km | 9 km |
| Jun 13, 1991 | 7 km S of Encinedo, Spain | M3.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 2 km E of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.1 | 78 km | 3 km |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 2 km WSW of Pereruela, Spain | M3.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 2 km SW of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.1 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 1992 | 4 km ESE of Palacios del Pan, Spain | M3.1 | 62 km | 18 km |
| Oct 30, 1995 | 5 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 2001 | 4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.0 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 6 km NE of Villalcampo, Spain | M3.0 | 76 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
San Salvador has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.7").