Climate - Daroca (Aragon)

The climate of Daroca is slightly continental, with quite cold winters and hot, sunny summers.
The town is located in Aragon, south-west of Zaragoza, in the valley of the Jiloca River, and 780 meters (2,560 feet) above sea level.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 4.8 °C (40.6 °F), that of the warmest months (July and August) is of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 395 millimeters (15.6 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 20 mm (0.8 in) in the driest months (January, February, March, July) to 60 mm (2.4 in) in the wettest (May). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter, from December to February, is quite cold. At night, the temperature often drops below freezing, even though the temperature range is often considerable, so during the day the temperature can become mild.
However, there may sometimes be periods of snow and frosts. In fact, we are just north of an area subject to cold, called the "frost triangle", between the south-west of Aragon and the north-east of Castile-La Mancha, whose northern vertices are the towns of Molina de Aragón and Calamocha (south of Daroca), while in the southern vertex is the city of Teruel. In this area, during the most intense cold waves, with clear skies, snow on the ground and no wind, the temperature can drop below -25 °C (-13 °F). In Daroca, the temperature dropped to -22.5 °C (-8.5 °F) in December 1963, to -21 °C (-6 °F) in January 1945, to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) in January 1971, to -17 °C (1.5 °F) in January 1985, and to -18.5 °C (-1.5 °F) in January 2021. However, these values ​​are rarely reached, in fact, on the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to around -8/-9 °C (16/18 °F).

The summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with rare thunderstorms.
During the day it is often very hot, even though the temperature drops a lot after the sunset.
On the hottest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 38/39 °C (100/102 °F). The record heat is 41 °C (106 °F), recorded in August 2012. In 2019, the temperature reached 40.5 °C (105 °F) in late June.



On average, there are around 2,560 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

To visit Daroca, you can choose the month of May and the period from mid-September to mid-October. Those who can stand the heat can choose July and August, but they must be prepared to stroll around the city in very hot weather.
The temperature range between day and night is often high, so it is useful to dress in layers and to bring something warm: even in midsummer, you may want a sweatshirt for the evening.

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Daroca - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Daroca is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.8 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of -0.3 °C (31.5 °F) and a maximum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C (19 °F). However, it dropped to -12.6 °C (9.3 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 21.3 °C (70.3 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In February, the weather in Daroca is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.2 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 0.1 °C (32.2 °F) and a maximum of 12.2 °C (54 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10.6 °C (12.9 °F) in February 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it reached 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In March, the weather in Daroca is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 9.0 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 2.4 °C (36.3 °F) and a maximum of 15.7 °C (60.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -12.7 °C (9.1 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 27.8 °C (82 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In April, the weather in Daroca is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.0 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 4.6 °C (40.3 °F) and a maximum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -3.9 °C (25 °F) in April 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 30.6 °C (87.1 °F) in April 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In May, the weather in Daroca is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.4 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.1 °C (28.2 °F) in May 2016.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, it reached 35.8 °C (96.4 °F) in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In June, the weather in Daroca is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 2.3 °C (36.1 °F) in June 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 40.7 °C (105.3 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Daroca is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (88 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 39.7 °C (103.5 °F) in July 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In August, the weather in Daroca is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.1 °C (43 °F) in August 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In September, the weather in Daroca is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.4 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) in September 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In October, the weather in Daroca is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -2.7 °C (27.1 °F) in October 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 31.3 °C (88.3 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In November, the weather in Daroca is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.2 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 2.9 °C (37.2 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11.4 °C (11.5 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it reached 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) in November 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In December, the weather in Daroca is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.4 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) and a maximum of 10.1 °C (50.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20 °F). However, it dropped to -13.3 °C (8.1 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).