Atarfe, Spain
Full City Profile
18,939
Population
765/sq mi density
2,011 ft
Elevation
613 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Atarfe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,011 ft (613 m) |
| Area | 24.8 sq mi (64.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2248°N, 3.6869°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 94 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 127 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 1,000 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
Atarfe has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.1").