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Weather & Climate in Valsequillo de Gran Canaria, Spain

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Valsequillo de Gran Canaria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²)
Population Density505/sq mi
Coordinates27.9856°N, 15.4973°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
79% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

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 57 km 10 km
Jun 6, 1998 54 km W of El Cotillo, Spain M4.3 119 km 10 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 144 km 59 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 62 km 16 km
Aug 1, 1998 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.7 43 km 15 km
Jun 1, 1998 46 km NW of Pájara, Spain M3.6 120 km 0 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 71 km 30 km
Mar 28, 2006 87 km WNW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 142 km 52 km
Jul 16, 2004 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 48 km 17 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 30 km 55 km
May 30, 1994 64 km NW of El Cotillo, Spain M3.4 149 km 10 km
Mar 2, 1998 40 km E of Carrizal, Spain M3.3 51 km 16 km
Jun 21, 2002 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 66 km 0 km
Apr 15, 1999 34 km WSW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 62 km 0 km
Apr 28, 2003 23 km SE of Candelaria, Spain M3.3 73 km 24 km
May 16, 1992 34 km WNW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 61 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 70 km 19 km
Jan 31, 2003 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 69 km 0 km
Apr 12, 2007 0 km SSW of Agüimes, Spain M3.3 11 km 55 km
Apr 13, 1994 39 km ESE of Vecindario, Spain M3.3 52 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 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 — 92 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m — 91 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical — — 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gran Canaria (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 8 km
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 117 km
Fuerteventura Fissure vent(s) 529 m (1,736 ft) Unknown 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in Wettest

Valsequillo de Gran Canaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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