Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Elche de la Sierra features a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa). Temperatures typically range between 6 °C (43 °F) and 26 °C (78 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -8 °C (18 °F) or can rise to as high as 41 °C (106 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 494 mm (19.4 inches) and receives 73 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Elche de la Sierra enjoys an average of 3963 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 31 minutes to 14 hours 47 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Elche de la Sierra are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 22 to 26 °C (72 - 78 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 6 to 9 °C (43 - 48 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Elche de la Sierra experiences 111 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 16 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 22°C (71°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
41°C (106°F) |
41°C (105°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
| Mean maximum | 19°C (66°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
| Average high | 11°C (53°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
| Daily mean | 6°C (43°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
| Average low | 2°C (35°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
| Mean minimum | -5°C (23°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
| Minimum | -8°C (18°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Elche de la Sierra, Castille-La Mancha, Spain with other places around the world.
Elche de la Sierra usually has the most precipitation in March, April and September, with an average of 9 rainy days and 69 mm (2.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Elche de la Sierra are February, July and October. On average, 20 mm (0.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 38 (1.5) | 21 (0.8) | 66 (2.6) | 78 (3.1) | 43 (1.7) | 31 (1.2) | 9 (0.4) | 30 (1.2) | 62 (2.4) | 30 (1.2) | 48 (1.9) | 37 (1.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 4 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
The sunniest months in Elche de la Sierra are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 13 hours 29 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Elche de la Sierra: January, November and December receive an average of 8 hours 3 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 212 | 271 | 320 | 337 | 405 | 410 | 425 | 393 | 339 | 318 | 264 | 264 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 48m | 10h 45m | 11h 58m | 13h 13m | 14h 16m | 14h 47m | 14h 30m | 13h 35m | 12h 23m | 11h 9m | 10h 4m | 9h 31m |
Elche de la Sierra experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 12, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Elche de la Sierra UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Elche de la Sierra. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Elche de la Sierra's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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