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Castilléjar, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,600 Population 7/sq mi density
2,523 ft Elevation 769 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
Castilléjar 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 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Area225.5 sq mi (584.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates37.7170°N, 2.6406°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,340 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 M6.3 116 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 110 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 129 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 85 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 68 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 130 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 120 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 108 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 72 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 88 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 149 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 148 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 114 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 149 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 133 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 85 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 45 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 75 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 128 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 140 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 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (15°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 (25°C) 0.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in Wettest

Castilléjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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