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El Altet, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,323 Population 37/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°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
El Altet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area144.0 sq mi (373.0 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates38.2730°N, 0.5397°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

464 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 118 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 90 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 123 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 118 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 134 km
Sep 21, 2003 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 134 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 118 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 32 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 119 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 124 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 72 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 74 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 133 km
Nov 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain M4.1 46 km
Jul 20, 2003 87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain M4.1 107 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 117 km
Sep 21, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 135 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 83 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 100 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.0 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in

El Altet has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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