Alhambra, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,177 Population 19/sq mi density

2,825 ft Elevation 861 meters

58°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

Alhambra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.7°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,825 ft (861 m)
Area	62.5 sq mi (161.7 km²)
Population Density	19/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8993°N, 3.0533°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

254 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 23, 2015.

Aug 6, 2002	14 km S of Caravaca, Spain	M4.7	144 km
Feb 23, 2015	12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain	M4.5	37 km
Jan 31, 2012	6 km W of Quesada, Spain	M4.4	119 km
Aug 12, 2007	6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain	M4.3	51 km
Apr 28, 2008	4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain	M4.1	97 km
Aug 14, 1999	5 km S of Calasparra, Spain	M4.0	143 km
Feb 8, 1998	4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain	M3.9	72 km
Apr 20, 1992	Spain	M3.8	93 km
Jun 24, 2001	4 km NNW of Los Villares, Spain	M3.8	147 km
Feb 23, 2008	5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain	M3.8	97 km
May 30, 1991	2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain	M3.8	73 km
Jan 27, 1996	22 km NNW of María, Spain	M3.7	132 km
Feb 10, 2004	7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain	M3.7	103 km
Jul 16, 2001	2 km ENE of Nerpio, Spain	M3.7	107 km
Sep 17, 1990	1 km N of Cehegín, Spain	M3.7	140 km
Aug 12, 2007	3 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain	M3.7	54 km
Apr 27, 1998	0 km SSW of Huesa, Spain	M3.6	127 km
Jan 19, 2004	7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain	M3.6	103 km
Jul 17, 2001	3 km NW of Nerpio, Spain	M3.5	103 km
May 6, 2008	5 km E of Tembleque, Spain	M3.5	96 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (84 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,117 m (3,665 ft)	-3600	84 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	1.6 in
March	49°F (10°C)	1.3 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.9 in
June	71°F (22°C)	1.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Driest
September	69°F (21°C)	0.9 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.0 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
December	43°F (6°C)	2.3 in	Wettest

Alhambra has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.3").

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