Alhama de Granada, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,080 Population 20/sq mi density

2,884 ft Elevation 879 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°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

Alhama de Granada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,884 ft (879 m)
Area	309.2 sq mi (800.8 km²)
Population Density	20/sq mi
Coordinates	37.0069°N, 3.9896°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 1.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.72"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,615 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	40 km
Dec 23, 1993	7 km E of Adra, Spain	M5.3	98 km
Jan 25, 2016	51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.3	149 km
Feb 22, 2016	66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.1	148 km
Feb 4, 2002	6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain	M5.0	123 km
Mar 11, 2016	58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.0	150 km
Jan 25, 2016	62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.9	146 km
Jan 31, 2016	17 km S of Adra, Spain	M4.9	96 km
Jan 4, 1994	13 km S of El Ejido, Spain	M4.9	111 km
Jan 25, 2016	50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.7	150 km
Feb 18, 2003	76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.7	138 km
Feb 22, 2016	65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.6	147 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	140 km
Jul 2, 1997	34 km SSW of Adra, Spain	M4.6	101 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km W of Santafé, Spain	M4.6	30 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	121 km
Jul 3, 1997	11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain	M4.5	75 km
Jun 2, 2014	83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.4	126 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	147 km
Feb 24, 1997	2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain	M4.4	15 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	59 km
1804	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	—	2	109 km
1522	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	—	1,000	118 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
March	51°F (11°C)	2.1 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.7 in
July	80°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in
September	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in
October	60°F (16°C)	2.0 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in
December	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in	Wettest

Alhama de Granada has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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