Ribeira Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Ribeira’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Spain.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Ribeira sees moderate fluctuations in temperatures, making each season distinct yet not extreme. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a warm 24°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a mild 14°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 9°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ribeira by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
August, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 49 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 9 days. For more information, please visit our Ribeira Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Spain Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Spain. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Ribeira Temperatures Compared World Wide
Ribeira’s average annual maximum temperature is 19°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Chicago, USA, has a significant seasonal range, with an average annual temperature of 15°C.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Ribeira’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Ribeira climate page.
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