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Benalúa de Guadix, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,211 Population 12/sq mi density
2,867 ft Elevation 874 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income, unemployment
Benalúa de Guadix enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,867 ft (874 m)
Area258.6 sq mi (669.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates37.3519°N, 3.1640°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,488 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 55 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 69 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 135 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 137 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 56 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 84 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 85 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 132 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 55 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 101 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 139 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 137 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 81 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 134 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 54 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 68 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 54 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 128 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 110 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 70 141 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 146 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 62 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 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in Wettest

Benalúa de Guadix has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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