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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz de la Salceda, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz de la Salceda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,949 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,949 ft (899 m) |
| Area | 64.0 sq mi (165.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5959°N, 3.5932°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 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 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 3 km ESE of Escopete, Spain | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain | M3.7 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain | M3.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain | M3.5 | 41 km | 3 km |
| Nov 5, 2013 | 2 km SSE of Alcorcón, Spain | M3.4 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Jun 14, 2005 | 4 km NNE of Brieva de Cameros, Spain | M3.3 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Feb 26, 2007 | 4 km N of Miranda de Ebro, Spain | M3.3 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 3 km NNE of Miraflores de la Sierra, Spain | M3.3 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 3 km ESE of Colmenarejo, Spain | M3.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1992 | 0 km N of Riba de Saelices, Spain | M3.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Yanguas, Spain | M3.2 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 1 km S of Monreal de Ariza, Spain | M3.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2007 | 5 km NW of Lapoblación, Spain | M3.2 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Mar 29, 2007 | 2 km NNW of Algar de Mesa, Spain | M3.2 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 2004 | 5 km S of Ágreda, Spain | M3.1 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 7 km NNW of Armiñón, Spain | M3.1 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Jun 17, 2001 | 3 km N of Villoslada de Cameros, Spain | M3.1 | 97 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 2004 | 3 km WSW of Ágreda, Spain | M3.1 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Jun 19, 2007 | 2 km WNW of Aras, Spain | M3.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in |
Santa Cruz de la Salceda has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.6").