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Weather & Climate in Tegueste, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tegueste enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,391 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 867/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.5224°N, 16.3407°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Canary |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
106 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 18, 2019 | 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain | M4.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2006 | Canary Islands, Spain region | M4.1 | 65 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 1990 | 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain | M3.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 2004 | 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain | M3.8 | 63 km | 59 km |
| Aug 1, 1998 | 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain | M3.7 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain | M3.7 | 65 km | 16 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain | M3.5 | 33 km | 30 km |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M3.4 | 107 km | 55 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M3.4 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain | M3.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 0 km SSW of Agüimes, Spain | M3.3 | 112 km | 55 km |
| Apr 28, 2003 | 23 km SE of Candelaria, Spain | M3.3 | 37 km | 24 km |
| Jan 31, 2003 | 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain | M3.3 | 45 km | 0 km |
| Apr 14, 1994 | 32 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | M3.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | Canary Islands, Spain region | M3.3 | 55 km | 19 km |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 87 km N of Tegueste, Spain | M3.3 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2002 | 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain | M3.3 | 51 km | 0 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 34 km WSW of San Nicolás, Spain | M3.3 | 76 km | 0 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 34 km WNW of San Nicolás, Spain | M3.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2002 | 28 km SE of Fasnia, Spain | M3.2 | 51 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1941 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 10 km |
| 2020 | VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 108 km |
| 1969 | SOUTHWEST IBERIAN | Unknown | 0.1 m | - | 11 km |
| 1706 | TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS | Astronomical | - | - | 41 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenerife | Stratovolcano | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) | 1909 | 41 km |
| Gran Canaria | Fissure vent(s) | 1,950 m (6,398 ft) | 40 | 95 km |
| La Palma | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,426 m (7,959 ft) | 1971 | 146 km |
| Hierro | Shield | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) | 2012 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Tegueste has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").