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Carcelén, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
669 Population 13/sq mi density
3,022 ft Elevation 921 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
Carcelén experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,022 ft (921 m)
Area52.8 sq mi (136.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates39.1020°N, 1.3088°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

492 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 M4.8 104 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 135 km
Sep 21, 2003 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 120 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 118 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 118 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 140 km
Mar 10, 2006 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain M4.4 103 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 140 km
Aug 12, 2007 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain M4.3 148 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 149 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 42 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 111 km
Sep 21, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 118 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 118 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 136 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 108 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 77 km
Feb 4, 2005 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain M3.9 149 km
Aug 7, 2002 24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain M3.9 146 km
Mar 2, 2018 5 km NNE of Mula, Spain M3.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in

Carcelén has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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