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Colmenar, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,227 Population 137/sq mi density
2,208 ft Elevation 673 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
Colmenar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Area23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates36.9052°N, 4.3356°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,573 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 71 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 126 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 147 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 149 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 149 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 150 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 138 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 120 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 146 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 150 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 141 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 139 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 147 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 121 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 61 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 109 km
Feb 22, 2016 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.6 149 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 92 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 98 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1680 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 5.0 m 70 26 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 114 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Colmenar has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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