Aracena
Huelva · Andalusia · Guadalquivir
Capacity
129 hm³
Coordinates
37.926°N, 6.464°W
Operator
CHGu
83.0% full
Current fill
83.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.7%losing
vs 1 year ago
-10.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 129 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 116.1 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHGu |
| Province | Huelva |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| River basin | Guadalquivir |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 37.926, -6.464 · Open in Google Maps
About Aracena
As of July 27, 2026, Aracena is filled to 83.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 107 hm³ of water out of a maximum 129 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 116 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.7 pts), and it is 10.0 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Aracena — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 17.1% (October 10, 2023) to a high of 97.7% (April 1, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by CHGu primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadalquivir basin at 37.926°N, 6.464°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 83.0%
- Water stored
- 107 hm³
- Total capacity
- 129 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 116 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 10.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadalquivir
- Operator
- CHGu
- Coordinates
- 37.926°N, 6.464°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 83.0% | 107 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 83.7% | 108 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 83.7% | 108 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 84.5% | 109 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 84.5% | 109 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 85.3% | 110 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 86.8% | 112 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 88.4% | 114 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 90.7% | 117 |
| 26 May 2026 | 92.2% | 119 |
| 19 May 2026 | 93.0% | 120 |
| 12 May 2026 | 93.8% | 121 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Aracena?
As of July 27, 2026, Aracena is at 83.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 107 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Aracena reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Aracena is high at 83.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Aracena rising or falling?
The level at Aracena has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.7 points).
How much water can Aracena hold?
Aracena has a total capacity of 129 hm³, of which about 116 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Aracena reservoir located?
Aracena is located in Huelva, Andalusia, Spain, within the Guadalquivir basin (coordinates 37.926°N, 6.464°W).
What is Aracena used for?
Aracena is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHGu.