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Caravaca, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
26,415 Population 79/sq mi density
2,123 ft Elevation 647 meters
57°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
Caravaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,123 ft (647 m)
Area334.3 sq mi (865.8 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates38.1056°N, 1.8634°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.85"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

667 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 48 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 129 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 28 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 14 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 53 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 127 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 49 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 115 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 22 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 116 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 31 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 108 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 19 km
Feb 6, 2008 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain M4.1 137 km
Jun 7, 1995 5 km E of Níjar, Spain M4.1 129 km
May 7, 1991 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain M4.0 73 km
Nov 18, 1995 3 km WSW of Gádor, Spain M4.0 142 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 17 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 64 km
Feb 4, 2005 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain M3.9 32 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 1,000 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in Wettest
November 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in

Caravaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.3").

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