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Weather & Climate in Santa Elena, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Elena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,490 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,490 ft (759 m) |
| Area | 126.4 sq mi (327.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3416°N, 3.5395°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
660 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 1996 | 3 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1990 | 2 km SSW of Otura, Spain | M4.0 | 142 km | 23 km |
| May 7, 1991 | 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain | M4.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Espejo, Spain | M4.0 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km ESE of Chauchina, Spain | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1996 | 6 km SW of Espejo, Spain | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1997 | 5 km N of Huétor-Tájar, Spain | M4.0 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 1997 | 4 km NNE of Pedro Abad, Spain | M3.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 10 km SSE of Güéjar-Sierra, Spain | M3.9 | 142 km | 626 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 72 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.2").