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Elche, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
234,765 Population 1,630/sq mi density
315 ft Elevation 96 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
Elche 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 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area144.0 sq mi (373.0 km²)
Population Density1,630/sq mi
Coordinates38.2622°N, 0.7011°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

504 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 M5.1 106 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 76 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 109 km
Sep 21, 2003 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 141 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 140 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 106 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 106 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 33 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 106 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 111 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 66 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 83 km
Nov 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain M4.1 60 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 140 km
Jul 20, 2003 87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain M4.1 120 km
Sep 21, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 142 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 103 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 87 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 87 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Wettest
November 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
December 53°F (11°C) 1.0 in

Elche has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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