Mallorca Weather Update: Calm Sunday Precedes Windy Start to February
Mallorca welcomes February with a temporary weather reprieve this Sunday following intense winds that buffeted the island. The Balearic Islands Meteorological Office reports no active weather warnings for February’s first day, offering residents and visitors a mostly sunny interlude with minimal rain risk and moderate westerly breezes.
Sunday Conditions & Regional Forecast
While Sunday provides pleasant conditions with UV levels at 2 (low exposure risk), meteorologists caution that this calm precedes another unsettled period. Alerts activate Monday evening for southern and Tramuntana coastal areas, with gusty conditions expected through Tuesday – though winds should remain below recent extreme levels recorded at Serra Alfabia (158 km/h). Showers may persist from Monday through Thursday.
Detailed Temperature & Wind Projections
Sunday’s forecast across key locations shows stable temperatures with gradual wind decreases:
- Alcudia (9C) 17C, light west breeze backing southwest; humidity 55%. Three-day forecast – Mon: 19, Tue: 17, Wed: 15.
- Andratx (9C) 15C, gentle west breeze easing to light; humidity 50%. Mon: 16, Tue: 15, Wed: 14.
- Binissalem (7C) 16C, moderate west breeze easing to light; humidity 60%. Mon: 17, Tue: 15, Wed: 13.
- Palma (10C) 16C, gentle west breeze easing to light; humidity 50%. Mon: 17, Tue: 16, Wed: 15.
- Pollensa (8C) 17C, moderate west breeze easing to calm; humidity 55%. Mon: 19, Tue: 17, Wed: 15.
- Sant Llorenç (8C) 16C; moderate west breeze easing to light; humidity 55%. Mon: 18, Tue: 16, Wed: 14.
- Santanyi (8C) 16C, moderate west breeze easing to light southwest; humidity 60%. Mon: 17, Tue: 16, Wed: 15.
* Wind classification: Light breeze to 11 km/h; gentle to 19 km/h; moderate to 28 km/h
Saturday’s Extreme Weather Recap
Meteorological stations recorded Saturday’s notable conditions:
- Highs/Lows: Pollença reached 15.2°C while Son Torrella (Escorca) plunged to 2.4°C
- Rainfall: Serra Alfabia received 20.1 liters/m², with significant accumulation across mountainous regions
- Wind Gusts: Serra Alfabia’s 158 km/h peak outpaced Cabrera (112 km/h) and Port de Sóller (92 km/h)
These conditions align with seasonal norms reported by AEMET (Spain’s Meteorological Agency), which notes February typically brings Mallorca’s coolest sea temperatures (avg. 14°C) and 46mm average rainfall.
Weather Safety Recommendations
Residents and visitors should:
- Monitor updates from AEMET during active alerts
- Exercise caution on coastal roads during high-wind periods
- Carry layers for 7-10°C morning-evening temperature swings
This forecast is compiled using data from 52 meteorological stations across Mallorca, maintained by the Balearic Islands Meteorological Office with quality controls meeting World Meteorological Organization standards.
Original report: Majorca Daily Bulletin Weather Alert
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