In Spain 82% of people think that climate change is the biggest challenge for humanity in the 21st century. Furthermore, 81% of Spanish people believe that climate change has an impact on their lives, versus 77% of Europeans in general.

Explore the overview for a general context of how climate change is affecting Spain. This page presents high-level information for Spain's climate zones and its seasonal cycle for mean temperature and precipitation for the latest climatology, 1991-2020.

Nov 2, 2024 · Climate scientists say global warming makes extreme rain events like it more likely. At least 205 people are dead, and dozens remain missing after flood waters and mud swept through towns and...

Feb 15, 2024 · More frequent and impactful weather events, more extensive wildfires, and rising sea levels are among some of the effects of climate change that Spain is expected to withstand in the years to...

Oct 30, 2024 · Researchers say that climate change directly impacted the amount of rain that these clouds carried, pushing it up by 7% for every 1C degree of warming. When the rain …

Oct 30, 2024 · Researchers say that climate change directly impacted the amount of rain that these clouds carried, pushing it up by 7% for every 1C degree of warming. When the rain …

Sep 14, 2022 · CLIMATE change is affecting many countries around the world, and Europe is no exception. In particular, Spain will be one of the most heavily affected by rising temperatures, sea levels,...

Apr 27, 2023 · Spain recorded its hottest ever temperature for April on Thursday, hitting 38.8C according to the country's meteorological service. The record figure was reached in Cordoba airport in southern...

Feb 22, 2023 · It took Spain 10 years to adopt its first Climate Change and Energy Transition Law, which Parliament finally approved in May 2021. This commits the country to cut emissions by at least 23% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels (see Figure 2).

Nov 27, 2019 · Spain’s Changing Climate Like so many places around the world, Spain is getting warmer and drier because of the climate crisis. The Mediterranean region of Spain has already warmed about 1.5 degrees Celsius – more than the global average of 1.1 degrees Celsius – since the Industrial Revolution.