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 Average	57.7°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,280 ft (695 m)
Area	693.5 sq mi (1,796.2 km²)
Population Density	250/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9942°N, 1.8564°W
Timezone	Europe/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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