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Baza, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
23,359 Population 61/sq mi density
2,762 ft Elevation 842 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°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
Baza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,762 ft (842 m)
Area380.1 sq mi (984.4 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates37.4907°N, 2.7726°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,464 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 90 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 83 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 117 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 100 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 46 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 103 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 94 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 132 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 95 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 140 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 92 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 101 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 120 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 100 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 106 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 96 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 50 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 106 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 88 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in Wettest

Baza has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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