El Plan, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,497 Population 27/sq mi density

161 ft Elevation 49 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 Plan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	161 ft (49 m)
Area	280.6 sq mi (726.7 km²)
Population Density	27/sq mi
Coordinates	37.6500°N, 1.0167°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"

70% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.69"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

589 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	125 km
May 11, 2011	4 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M5.1	58 km
Feb 2, 1999	12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain	M4.8	77 km
Aug 6, 2002	14 km S of Caravaca, Spain	M4.7	85 km
Jun 30, 2005	45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain	M4.6	118 km
Sep 2, 1996	2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain	M4.6	55 km
May 11, 2011	3 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M4.5	58 km
Jan 29, 2005	19 km SW of Bullas, Spain	M4.4	76 km
Jun 20, 2003	10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain	M4.4	55 km
Feb 3, 2005	20 km NW of Lorca, Spain	M4.3	75 km
Aug 14, 1991	10 km SE of Almansa, Spain	M4.2	129 km
Jun 7, 1995	5 km E of Níjar, Spain	M4.1	125 km
Feb 6, 2008	8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain	M4.1	132 km
Aug 6, 2002	16 km S of Cehegín, Spain	M4.1	77 km
Nov 11, 1993	40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain	M4.1	106 km
Jul 20, 2003	87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain	M4.1	150 km
Aug 14, 1999	5 km S of Calasparra, Spain	M4.0	83 km
Apr 16, 2004	10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain	M4.0	32 km
May 7, 1991	6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain	M4.0	116 km
Feb 4, 2005	19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain	M3.9	72 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	53°F (12°C)	1.1 in
March	56°F (13°C)	1.2 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.1 in
May	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in
June	73°F (23°C)	0.6 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	74°F (23°C)	0.9 in
October	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
November	58°F (14°C)	1.5 in
December	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in

El Plan has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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