Frontera weather LIVE

▲ 256 m above sea level

Official AEMET weather warnings

All warnings for the Canary Islands → · Source: AEMET Meteoalerta — official Spanish weather warnings.

Right now Frontera (256 m) is Muy nuboso con lluvia, with a daytime high of 24° and a low of 17°, and a UV index of 6. Snow is forecast above 2900 m.

Frontera · El Hierro · 256 m above sea level 24° Muy nuboso con lluvia · low 17°
UV index 6
Feels like 24°C
Wind E 15 km/h
Snow line 2900 m

3-day forecast for Frontera

Today 24° / 17° UV 6 3100 m
Tomorrow 24° / 17° UV 6 3000 m
Fr 23 26° / 18° UV 6 2900 m

Frontera: extended outlook

Daily high and low, rain and maximum wind for Frontera. Local time (Canary Islands).
Day Sky High / low Rain mm Wind km/h
Sa 24 Mostly sunny 21°19° 2.0 37
Su 25 Partly cloudy 20°18° 1.2 24
Mo 26 Cloudy 21°18° — 19
Tu 27 Mostly sunny 21°18° 0.6 17
We 28 Heavy rain 20°18° 10.6 14
Th 29 Mostly sunny 23°19° — 15
Longer-range trend (ECMWF): less certain than the days above
Fr 30 Cloudy 23°18° — —
Sa 31 Sunny 24°18° — —
Su 1 Sunny 24°18° — —
Mo 2 Partly cloudy 24°18° — —
Tu 3 Cloudy 24°18° — —

Forecast data: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute), CC BY 4.0, aggregated into local days by CanaryForecast. (api.met.no) · Updated today at 10:17 · Days after the MET Norway range: ECMWF open data (CC BY 4.0).

Snow in Frontera

Snow is currently forecast above 2900 m around Frontera. When the snow line drops in winter, the peaks of El Hierro can turn white while the coast stays warm — one of the Canaries' rarest and most photographed sights.

Nearest beaches to Frontera

Heading down to the coast? These are the closest beaches to Frontera, with today's sea temperature and sky.

El Hierro climate in October

Across El Hierro in October, expect around 25.6° by day and 24.0° in the sea, with about 2.5 rainy days. Inland and higher up, like Frontera, days run a little cooler and nights noticeably colder.

Frequently asked questions

Is there snow in Frontera?

Frontera sits at 256 m. Snow is rare and usually limited to the highest peaks (such as Mount Teide and Roque de los Muchachos) in winter — check the live snow line above for today's forecast.

What should I wear in Frontera?

At 256 m, Frontera is several degrees cooler than the coast, especially after sunset, so bring layers. The UV index is strong at altitude, so sun protection matters even when it feels cool.

Is Frontera good for stargazing?

Yes. The Canary Islands have exceptionally clear, dark skies, and at 256 m Frontera sits above much of the cloud and light pollution, making clear nights excellent for stargazing.

Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología — aemet.es · Daily and hourly forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), aggregated by CanaryForecast

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