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Weather & Climate in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago de Compostela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 91.2 sq mi (236.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,091/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8805°N, 8.5457°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
470 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 | 110 km | 19 km |
| May 21, 1997 | 5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain | M5.3 | 116 km | 19 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 0 km E of Becerreá, Spain | M5.1 | 113 km | 17 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1995 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M5.0 | 109 km | 18 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 3 km NNW of San Román, Spain | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 7 km SSW of Santa Eulalia de Oscos, Spain | M4.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1995 | 33 km NNE of Cariño, Spain | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1996 | 6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2006 | 51 km NNW of Malpica, Spain | M4.2 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 5 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.2 | 110 km | 22 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain | M4.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 4 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1997 | 6 km NE of Baralla, Spain | M4.1 | 110 km | 23 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 8 km W of Bande, Spain | M4.1 | 101 km | 9 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 4 km N of Becerreá, Spain | M4.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 6 km SE of Láncara, Spain | M4.1 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Dec 24, 1995 | 2 km E of O Páramo, Spain | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1994 | 5 km ESE of Burela de Cabo, Spain | M4.0 | 129 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
Santiago de Compostela has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (1.4").