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Alfarnate, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,420 Population 60/sq mi density
2,904 ft Elevation 885 meters
60°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
Alfarnate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,904 ft (885 m)
Area23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates36.9943°N, 4.2593°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,545 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 64 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 121 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 147 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 117 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 134 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 150 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 146 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 116 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 120 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 50 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 97 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 95 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 135 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 136 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 123 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 38 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 96 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 55 km
Mar 11, 2016 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 133 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 51 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 37 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 118 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Alfarnate has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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