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Chirivel, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,816 Population 13/sq mi density
3,432 ft Elevation 1,046 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
Chirivel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,432 ft (1,046 m)
Area137.8 sq mi (356.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates37.5953°N, 2.2684°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.09"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,149 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 M6.3 133 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 111 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 102 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 54 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 63 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 131 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 116 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 91 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 54 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 148 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 56 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 119 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 138 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 54 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 140 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 53 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 81 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 137 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 130 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 46 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 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Chirivel has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.3").

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