Spain’s weather agency AEMET issued its final weather report on Wednesday ahead of the solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. It forecasts mostly clear skies across much of Spain. However, cloud is likely along the Cantabrian Sea and the Galician coast, and could locally affect views of the eclipse at its peak.
For Asturias, which lies in the path of totality, is forecast to have generally favourable conditions. Higher-altitude viewing spots inland are particularly well placed, for example in the Picos de Europa, where low cloud tends to occur less often than right on the coast. Visibility can vary considerably over short distances, and cloud may still develop or clear at short notice.
The regional government, the Gobierno del Principado de Asturias, says it has activated measures to ensure safe viewing and manage traffic. These include public information campaigns on eye protection using certified viewing aids, coordination with local authorities on mobility plans, and preparations by emergency services for the expected influx of visitors. The aim is to avoid bottlenecks at viewing points and ensure medical assistance is quickly available in high temperatures.
Facts: AEMET forecasts mostly low cloud across Spain on 12 August 2026, but a higher likelihood of cloud over the Cantabrian Sea and the Galician coast. Asturias lies in the path of totality for the solar eclipse. The timing of the forecast and the event is officially known and has been confirmed by the relevant authorities; the Instituto Geográfico Nacional provides information on visibility conditions and the course of the eclipse.
Attributed statements: According to reports by Europa Press and official statements, AEMET emphasises that conditions will be generally stable; the regional government highlights its preparations for safety, traffic and public information. Specific operational details and equipment figures come from regional statements.
Forecasts and implications: If the forecast cloud bands thicken, visibility may be restricted, particularly near coastal areas; inland locations and the Picos de Europa are likely to have an advantage. For public safety and traffic, flexible management, real-time information and distributing visitors across several locations should remain key until the evening.
Editor: Andreas M. Brucker (Article created with AI assistance).