Climate in Zamora (Castile and Leon)

The climate of Zamora is slightly continental, with moderately cold winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in the northwest of Spain, about 40 km (25 mi) from the border with Portugal, towards which the Duero river heads, which crosses the city. The altitude is 650 meters (2,100 feet), the same as Madrid, but the lowest among the provincial capitals of the Autonomous Community of Castile and León.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 5 °C (41 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 380 millimeters (15 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. In particular, it doesn't rain much in winter. Precipitation ranges from 10 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (July) to 50 mm (2 in) in the wettest (October). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter, from December to February, is quite cold. At night, the temperature quite often drops below freezing, moreover, in periods of good weather, fog can form.
At times, there may also be very cold periods.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to -6/-7 °C (19/21 °F). The coldest record is -13.5 °C (7.5 °F) and dates back to January 1945 and January 1972. From 2000 to 2020, the temperature dropped to -10.5 °C (13 °F) in December 2001.
However, snowfalls in Zamora are rare, more rare than in the other capitals of Castile and León, both for the lower altitude and for the position close to Portugal, from which mild currents arrive when there is bad weather.

The summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with quite cool nights, and with rare thunderstorms.
Sometimes there can be very hot periods. The temperature exceeds 35 °C (95 °F) for nine days a year, more than in the other cities of Castile and León. The record heat is 41 °C (106 °F), recorded in July 1995. More recently, the temperature reached 40.5 °C (105 °F) in August 2018.



On average, there are around 2,540 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

To visit Zamora, you can choose the periods from mid-May to mid-June and from mid-September to mid-October. In summer, there are times when the heat is acceptable and others when it is intense. However, even in summer, it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt and a light jacket for cool evenings.

Zamora - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.0 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) and a maximum of 8.6 °C (47.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -6.9 °C (19.6 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) in January 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.4 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) and a maximum of 11.7 °C (53.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -8.7 °C (16.3 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it reached 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% 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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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 3.5 °C (38.3 °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 -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.4 °C (16.9 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) in March 2015.
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 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5.7 °C (42.3 °F) and a maximum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -2.4 °C (27.7 °F) in April 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 30.6 °C (87.1 °F) in April 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9.1 °C (48.4 °F) and a maximum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.6 °C (30.9 °F) in May 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in May 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 20.3 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) in June 2013.
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 39.8 °C (103.6 °F) in June 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (88 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in July 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 40.4 °C (104.7 °F) in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °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 °C (100.4 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 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 58%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.0 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) in October 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 32.6 °C (90.7 °F) in October 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 8.6 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 4.3 °C (39.7 °F) and a maximum of 12.8 °C (55 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.4 °C (16.9 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in November 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.6 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.9 °C (35.4 °F) and a maximum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -10.6 °C (12.9 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59.5 °F). However, it reached 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) in December 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 31% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).