Alcolea, Spain
Andalusia · Spain
Alcolea is a small town in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 716. Elevation: 2,431 ft (741 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 716 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9746°, -2.9615° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.0 inches (456 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Alcolea
Alcolea is a small town in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 716. The city sits at an elevation of 2,431 feet (741 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
| Area | 77.8 sq mi (201.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9746°N, 2.9615°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1680 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 70 | 147 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 114 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 1,000 | 27 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Alcolea has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Alcolea
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Poniente | disco, electronic | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Alcolea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Gerald Brenan | ||||
| Casa-palacio de las Godoyas | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de La Alpujarra | ||||
| Centro de interpretación de la arquitectura árabe de Ferreira | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación de la Pesca | ||||
| Fundación Ana María Castillo | ||||
| Museo de Adra | ||||
| Museo Fotográfico |
Libraries in Alcolea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal de Adra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Almócita | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de La Curva | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal «Francisco Villaespesa» | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Miguel de Cervantes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Pío Navarro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Alcolea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadillo de Albuñol | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Plaza | |||||
| Plaza de Abastos |
Cafes in Alcolea
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Alcolea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Alcolea
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estación de Esquí y Montaña de Sierra Nevada | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Alcolea
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Almería Airport | LEI | Medium Airport |
| Armilla Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| El Ejido UL | - | Small Airport |
| Gérgal Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Guadix | - | Small Airport |
| Olula del Río | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Alcolea
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de San Sebastián |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Alcolea?
Alcolea has a population of 716 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 77.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Alcolea?
Alcolea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.
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