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Alcolea, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,012 Population 13/sq mi density
2,431 ft Elevation 741 meters
56°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
Alcolea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,431 ft (741 m)
Area77.8 sq mi (201.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates36.9746°N, 2.9615°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,558 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 52 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 24 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 103 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 146 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 140 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 34 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 43 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 148 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 38 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 135 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 146 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 61 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 74 km
Feb 22, 2016 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.6 147 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 140 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 128 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 48 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 139 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 127 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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").

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