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Árchez, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
432 Population 112/sq mi density
1,430 ft Elevation 436 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
Árchez 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 Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates36.8399°N, 3.9921°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,724 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 10, 2022.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 42 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 135 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 131 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 94 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 132 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 149 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 139 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 130 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 126 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 139 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 132 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 106 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 88 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 135 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 128 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 136 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 135 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 132 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 141 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 54 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 135 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 92 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Árchez has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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