Due to a recent cold air mass, inland Spain is experiencing a sharp drop in temperatures. According to the latest European weather model forecasts, between 7 and 8 a.m. this Friday, at least 13 provincial capitals across the country will see temperatures fall below 10°C, signaling an early arrival of autumn-like weather.
Castilla y León Region to Experience the Sharpest Drop
During this cold snap, the Castilla y León region will be the most significantly affected. Weather data indicates that early morning low temperatures in the region’s 11 provincial capitals are expected to hover between 8°C and 9°C. Among them, León is projected to be the coldest provincial capital, with a low of around 6°C. Additionally, early morning temperatures in Lugo and Oviedo will also drop to approximately 9°C.
Widespread Cooling Felt Across Many Mountainous Areas
Beyond Castilla y León, the cold front’s influence will extend across inland Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and all mountainous areas of the Iberian Peninsula. Specifically, the Community of Madrid, Segovia, Ávila, and Soria near the Central System, as well as Toledo, Ciudad Real, Guadalajara, and inland areas of Seville, will all experience a noticeable temperature decline. Early morning temperatures in Madrid and Vitoria are expected to be around 13°C, with Granada at approximately 14°C.
Notably, parts of the Canary Islands will also be affected. In the high-altitude areas of Mount Teide on Tenerife, temperatures are expected to approach 5°C. In the southern Guadalquivir Valley, cities including Seville, Córdoba, and Jaén will see lows drop to 17°C, officially falling below the ‘tropical night’ threshold (where temperatures remain above 20°C), making it feel noticeably cooler.
Mediterranean Coast to Remain Relatively Warm
In stark contrast to the significant cooling in inland and mountainous areas, Spain’s Mediterranean coast will maintain high temperatures. Weather forecasts predict that Barcelona’s low temperature early this Friday will remain as high as 26°C. This figure is nearly double the temperature in Madrid during the same period, highlighting the significant microclimate differences between various regions of Spain.
