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Albox, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,178 Population 150/sq mi density
1,378 ft Elevation 420 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°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
Albox enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Area74.7 sq mi (193.4 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates37.3886°N, 2.1495°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 132 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 99 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 77 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 54 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 52 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 119 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 101 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 103 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 70 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 54 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 94 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 135 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 143 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 54 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 131 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 65 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 100 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 56 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 140 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in

Albox has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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