Archaeological site of Atapuerca
Atapuerca, Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Archaeological site of Atapuerca is a prehistoric archaeological site in Spain. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site, bien de interés cultural, area of natural interest, and zona arqueológica. It is among the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
July and August have daily highs of 24 °C and daily lows of 12 °C, with rain on about 5 days each month. January and December have daily highs of 6 °C to 7 °C and daily lows of 0 °C to 1 °C, with rain on 11 to 12 days. The site is located in the Sierra de Atapuerca mountain range in Atapuerca and Ibeas de Juarros. It is 216 km from Madrid. The nearest airport is Vitoria Airport in Alava, Spain, located 88 km away, and the hub is Bilbao Airport in Bilbao, Spain, located 117 km away. Nearby, visitors can find Burgos Cathedral at a distance of 15.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is December, with about 95 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 64 | 51 | 51 | 85 | 79 | 55 | 34 | 29 | 48 | 81 | 81 | 95 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
