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Cehegín, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,022 Population 123/sq mi density
1,775 ft Elevation 541 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°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
Cehegín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,775 ft (541 m)
Area122.5 sq mi (317.4 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates38.0924°N, 1.7985°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 150 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 45 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 131 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 23 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 15 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 49 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 132 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 46 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 20 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 121 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 109 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 30 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 105 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 16 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
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 59 km
Nov 18, 1995 3 km WSW of Gádor, Spain M4.0 143 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 14 km
May 7, 1991 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain M4.0 75 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 1,000 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in

Cehegín has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.3").

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