Pedro Velarde y Santillán

Monument Monument to Spanish military hero Pedro Velarde

A statue to Pedro Velarde y Santillán sited in Cantabria’s urban fabric; visitors with an interest in 19th‑century Spanish history often pass it on city walks.

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Pedro Velarde y Santillán
43.4618, -3.8062

How to Get to Pedro Velarde y Santillán #

Located in Cantabria’s towns-reachable by regional train or bus to the nearest city, then on foot or by local transit to the town centre where civic monuments are commonly sited.

Tips for Visiting Pedro Velarde y Santillán #

  • Look for inscriptions and sculptural details-war memorials often bear quotes or dates that illuminate local history.
  • Visit around civic holidays to see how local communities engage with the monument.
  • Combine with a walk through the town center to understand the monument's placement in civic life.

Best Time to Visit Pedro Velarde y Santillán #

Spring and autumn are generally comfortable for outdoor monument visits; check for local ceremonies.

Spring-Autumn
Apr-Oct · 10-22°C
Pleasant weather for outdoor visits and civic ceremonies.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 4-12°C
Cooler, quieter streets-easier to photograph without crowds.

Weather & Climate near Pedro Velarde y Santillán #

Climate

Pedro Velarde y Santillán's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1200 mm/year), wettest in November.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.9h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
13.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

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