Embalse de Peñarroya — Current Water Temperature, Annual Trends and Forecast

Current Water Temperature

Water Temperature in Embalse de Peñarroya today is 24.6°C.

Embalse de Peñarroya: Water Temperature by Location

Embalse de Peñarroya: Weather Forecast

Location & Local Information

Embalse de Peñarroya (Embalse de Peñarroya) in Castilla–La Mancha shows marked seasonal variation in water temperature typical of inland Spanish reservoirs. In winter the surface water commonly sits around 4–8 °C (39–46 °F), spring sees a rise to roughly 8–16 °C (46–61 °F) as the water warms, and summer values frequently reach 18–26 °C (64–79 °F) on hot days, though shallow bays can be warmer. In autumn temperatures generally fall back into the 10–18 °C (50–64 °F) range. These figures vary year to year with weather, inflow, and depth: deeper parts remain cooler while shallow coves warm fastest.

Swimming at Embalse de Peñarroya is commonly practiced but is subject to local regulations and practical restrictions rather than uniform national rules. Some areas are used for recreation and are effectively open to bathing, while other zones may be restricted to protect water quality, irrigation uses or navigation and boating; signage, municipal ordinances or the reservoir manager’s rules determine permitted locations. Safety considerations—cold-water shock in shoulder seasons, underwater hazards, boat traffic and the usual absence of lifeguards—mean swimmers should check current rules, choose sheltered spots, and take precautions even when bathing is locally allowed.

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