El Atance Reservoir — Current Water Temperature, Annual Trends and Forecast

Current Water Temperature

Water Temperature in El Atance Reservoir today is 19.9°C.

El Atance Reservoir: Water Temperature by Location

El Atance Reservoir: Weather Forecast

Location & Local Information

The Embalse de El Atance, in Castilla–La Mancha, is a medium-sized reservoir whose surface temperatures vary strongly with the seasons. In winter the water typically chills to around 4–8 °C (39–46 °F), while spring sees a gradual rise into the 10–18 °C (50–64 °F) range as the sun warms shallower zones. Summer surface temperatures commonly reach 20–26 °C (68–79 °F), and during heat spells sheltered shallows can climb toward 27–28 °C (80–82 °F). In autumn the lake cools again, with surface readings often between 12 and 18 °C (54–64 °F). These are general seasonal patterns: deeper water remains colder year-round and wind or inflows can produce localized variability in temperature and clarity.

Swimming is physically possible in El Atance during the warmer months, but it is subject to local rules and practical considerations. Because the reservoir is part of regional water management and may serve irrigation or supply functions, bathing is sometimes officially restricted to protect water quality and for safety reasons; there are also no lifeguards and access points can be rocky or steep. Many visitors nevertheless swim informally when conditions are warm, preferring sheltered, shallow areas that heat up faster. Before entering the water it is advisable to check posted notices or municipal guidance, both for legal permission and to be aware of water quality and safety conditions.

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