Galicia, Spain
Major
Major is a locality in Galicia, Spain, close to the sea. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:58
42.82° N, 8.95° WElevation 250 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month275mm
Sea this month16°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Major at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:58 · 19:4410 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 18:10Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
261 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
49 mm of rain
Warmest sea17°C
August
Monuments nearby8+
6 of them World Heritage
Weather in Major
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
13°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 94%
Today23 Oct16°9°
Sat24 Oct16°7°
Sun25 Oct18°12°8 mm
Mon26 Oct18°12°
Tue27 Oct17°12°14.2 mm
Wed28 Oct21°12°2 mm
Thu29 Oct21°12°
Fri30 Oct18°14°8.8 mm
Sat31 Oct17°12°9.8 mm
When to go to Major
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 37 | 46 | 58 | 69 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 62 | 42 | 32 |
| High | 12° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 19° | 15° | 13° |
| Low | 6° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 261 | 198 | 187 | 170 | 168 | 78 | 49 | 63 | 130 | 275 | 262 | 319 |
| Wet days | 18 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
| Sea | 14° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 14° |
What's on in Major
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Major
25 km
Dolmen de Axeitos
30 km
Dunas de Corrubedo and Lagoas de Carregal e Vixán Natural ParkBuilt 1992
UNESCO33 km
Pazo de San Lourenzo, Santiago
UNESCO34 km
Palacio de RajoyBuilt 1766
UNESCO34 km
Plaza del Obradoiro
UNESCO34 km
Colexio de San XeromeBuilt 1501
Museum34 km
Galicia Contemporary Art CenterBuilt 1993
Museum34 km
Museum of the Galician PeopleBuilt 1977Nature around Major
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Major
Earthquakes around Major
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19505magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.4Becerreá 4 km ↖1997 · 143 km
5.3Becerreá 5 km ↗1997 · 149 km
5.1Becerreá 0 km →1997 · 146 km
5.1Baralla 6 km ↗1995 · 142 km
Towns and villages around Major
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Lestelle1.2 kmCatasueiro1.4 kmSiavo1.4 kmRoo de Abajo1.6 kmOutón1.7 kmSabardes1.9 kmO Freixo1.9 kmRoo de Arriba2 kmViro2.6 kmCures2.7 kmBendimón2.7 kmOuteiro2.7 kmCarleo de Abajo2.8 kmSerantes2.8 kmBrion de Arriba2.9 kmMosteiro2.9 kmCarleo de Arriba3.1 kmBrion de Abajo3.3 kmTavilo3.3 kmSilvosa3.4 kmUhía3.4 kmRates3.4 kmEsteiro3.5 kmCreo3.9 kmMirás3.9 kmSolleiros4 kmOutes4.2 kmSierra de Outes4.3 kmLestayo4.4 kmTaramancos4.5 kmTerelle4.5 kmCarreira4.5 kmBarquiña4.6 kmBoel4.6 kmEntines4.6 kmObre4.6 kmBoa4.8 kmTarás5 kmLoyos5.1 kmEsperante5.2 kmBarro5.3 kmCeilán5.4 kmAgrelo5.4 kmOrro5.5 kmLantarou5.5 kmGallardo5.5 kmTal5.5 kmBornalle5.6 kmSan Cristóbal5.6 kmMiñortos5.7 kmCando5.7 kmSampaio5.7 kmBéjeres5.7 kmLinteiros5.8 kmAbelleira5.8 kmNoia6.2 kmVilar de Costa6.2 kmLestón de Abajo6.2 kmPuente de Don Alonso6.3 kmA seara6.3 kmLestón de Arriba6.4 kmSanto Ourente6.4 kmSan Julián6.4 kmPortosín6.5 kmValladares6.6 kmBergondo6.6 kmPando6.8 kmLiñayo6.8 kmBaya6.9 kmViladomonte6.9 kmArgalo6.9 kmChoura7 kmEsfarrapa7.1 kmCorrubedo7.1 kmCasais7.2 kmTorea7.4 kmBeneso7.4 kmGoyanes7.4 kmBaleixo7.5 kmSendón7.5 km
Places near Major
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Major?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Major.
What is the hottest month in Major?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Major?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Major?
January is the wettest month with about 261 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Major?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.