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Albacete, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
173,050 Population 250/sq mi density
2,280 ft Elevation 695 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income, unemployment
Albacete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,280 ft (695 m)
Area693.5 sq mi (1,796.2 km²)
Population Density250/sq mi
Coordinates38.9942°N, 1.8564°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.85"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

471 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 145 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 93 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 113 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 149 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 146 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 71 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 121 km
Mar 10, 2006 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain M4.4 126 km
Aug 12, 2007 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M4.3 106 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 130 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 76 km
Aug 9, 2001 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain M4.2 143 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 117 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 92 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 123 km
Feb 4, 2005 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain M3.9 130 km
Feb 8, 1998 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain M3.9 74 km
Aug 7, 2002 24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain M3.9 126 km
Mar 2, 2018 5 km NNE of Mula, Spain M3.9 107 km
Apr 20, 1992 Spain M3.8 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Wettest
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in

Albacete has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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