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Alcóntar, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
669 Population 19/sq mi density
3,159 ft Elevation 963 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°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
Alcóntar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,159 ft (963 m)
Area34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates37.3365°N, 2.5973°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.05"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,430 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 93 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 71 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 94 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 91 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 26 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 79 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 92 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 132 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 95 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 117 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 109 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 103 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 92 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 99 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 91 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 114 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 73 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 94 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 102 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 100 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 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
March 47°F (9°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in Wettest

Alcóntar has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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