Barrax, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,993 Population 10/sq mi density

2,411 ft Elevation 735 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

Barrax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.8°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,411 ft (735 m)
Area	203.0 sq mi (525.7 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0461°N, 2.2015°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.20"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

427 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

Feb 2, 1999	12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain	M4.8	110 km
Aug 6, 2002	14 km S of Caravaca, Spain	M4.7	122 km
Feb 23, 2015	12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain	M4.5	41 km
Mar 10, 2006	1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain	M4.4	136 km
Jan 29, 2005	19 km SW of Bullas, Spain	M4.4	131 km
Aug 12, 2007	6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain	M4.3	76 km
Feb 3, 2005	20 km NW of Lorca, Spain	M4.3	139 km
Aug 9, 2001	5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain	M4.2	131 km
Aug 14, 1991	10 km SE of Almansa, Spain	M4.2	107 km
Aug 6, 2002	16 km S of Cehegín, Spain	M4.1	127 km
Apr 28, 2008	4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain	M4.1	131 km
Aug 14, 1999	5 km S of Calasparra, Spain	M4.0	106 km
Aug 7, 2002	24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain	M3.9	135 km
Feb 4, 2005	19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain	M3.9	140 km
Mar 2, 2018	5 km NNE of Mula, Spain	M3.9	125 km
Feb 8, 1998	4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain	M3.9	49 km
Apr 20, 1992	Spain	M3.8	65 km
Feb 23, 2008	5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain	M3.8	131 km
May 30, 1991	2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain	M3.8	25 km
Feb 10, 2004	7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain	M3.7	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (158 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,117 m (3,665 ft)	-3600	158 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
March	49°F (10°C)	1.2 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in
June	71°F (21°C)	1.2 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Driest
September	69°F (21°C)	0.9 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.9 in
November	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	2.2 in	Wettest

Barrax has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.3").

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