Elche de la Sierra, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,894 Population 6/sq mi density

2,106 ft Elevation 642 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°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

Elche de la Sierra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.8°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,106 ft (642 m)
Area	627.5 sq mi (1,625.1 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	38.4512°N, 2.0476°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.81"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

609 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	90 km
Feb 2, 1999	12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain	M4.8	51 km
Aug 6, 2002	14 km S of Caravaca, Spain	M4.7	54 km
Sep 2, 1996	2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain	M4.6	94 km
Feb 23, 2015	12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain	M4.5	87 km
May 11, 2011	3 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M4.5	91 km
Jun 20, 2003	10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain	M4.4	140 km
Jan 31, 2012	6 km W of Quesada, Spain	M4.4	117 km
Jan 29, 2005	19 km SW of Bullas, Spain	M4.4	63 km
Feb 3, 2005	20 km NW of Lorca, Spain	M4.3	72 km
Aug 12, 2007	6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain	M4.3	129 km
Aug 14, 1991	10 km SE of Almansa, Spain	M4.2	99 km
Aug 6, 2002	16 km S of Cehegín, Spain	M4.1	60 km
Apr 16, 2004	10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain	M4.0	104 km
May 7, 1991	6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain	M4.0	102 km
Aug 14, 1999	5 km S of Calasparra, Spain	M4.0	43 km
Feb 8, 1998	4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain	M3.9	114 km
Mar 18, 1995	2 km NW of Sorbas, Spain	M3.9	149 km
Feb 4, 2005	19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain	M3.9	73 km
Aug 23, 2000	2 km W of La Torrecilla, Spain	M3.9	95 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (178 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,117 m (3,665 ft)	-3600	178 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	1.4 in
March	49°F (9°C)	1.2 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.7 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	1.0 in
July	78°F (25°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Driest
September	69°F (21°C)	0.9 in
October	58°F (15°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
November	49°F (9°C)	1.7 in
December	44°F (6°C)	1.7 in

Elche de la Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").

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