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Algarinejo, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,243 Population 102/sq mi density
1,988 ft Elevation 606 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
Algarinejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Area41.6 sq mi (107.8 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates37.3253°N, 4.1585°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,401 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 68 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 126 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 139 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 128 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 140 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 132 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 136 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 40 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 109 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 109 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 39 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 106 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 144 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 40 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 126 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 39 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 40 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 56 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 53 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 103 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 70 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 147 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Algarinejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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