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Archidona, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,506 Population 110/sq mi density
2,395 ft Elevation 730 meters
60°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
Archidona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,395 ft (730 m)
Area77.1 sq mi (199.8 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates37.0965°N, 4.3887°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,409 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 77 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 135 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 132 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 148 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 106 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 58 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 136 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 111 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 85 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 48 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 138 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 115 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 59 km
Mar 11, 2016 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 148 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 149 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 94 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 62 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 73 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 48 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 38 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Archidona has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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