Location & Surroundings
Fontecada is a settlement in Galicia, Spain, at 321 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Santa Comba, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Madrid is about 515 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela Airport, 36 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 58' 12" N, 8° 51' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 321 m
- Timezone Europe/Madrid
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 76 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +34
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:26
- Sunrise 08:04
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 10 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Fontecada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fontecada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.7 to 18.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 258 W/m2.
Temperature
10.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,022.3 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 10.7 | 1.1 | 180 | 99 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.4 | 1.3 | 167 | 97 | 1,021.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 0.6 | 244 | 57 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 225.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.7 | 1.3 | 28 | 84 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 258.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.2 | 1.1 | 50 | 87 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.2 | 1.0 | 75 | 82 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 1.2 | 28 | 58 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 141.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.3 | 1.8 | 19 | 87 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 133.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.7 | 1.8 | 24 | 97 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.8 | 2.0 | 41 | 97 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 2.7 | 48 | 55 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 249.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.0 | 2.3 | 23 | 92 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 306.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 9.3 | 2.2 | 54 | 78 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fontecada?
Now 10.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.7 to 18.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 258 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fontecada today?
Sunrise around 08:04 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 10h 29m.
What is the local time in Fontecada?
Local time is 08:26. Time zone: Europe/Madrid (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Fontecada?
Fontecada is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fontecada?
DEM 321 m.
Where is Fontecada located?
It is at 42.97007, -8.85229 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fontecada in?
It is in Spain.