Escorca, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

293 Population 36/sq mi density

2,238 ft Elevation 682 meters

60°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

Escorca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,238 ft (682 m)
Area	8.2 sq mi (21.1 km²)
Population Density	36/sq mi
Coordinates	39.8214°N, 2.8694°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.74"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 29, 2005.

Dec 15, 1991	34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain	M4.4	145 km
Nov 2, 2001	38 km NW of Ciutadella, Spain	M3.8	69 km
Apr 13, 1993	78 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M3.3	120 km
Jan 21, 2005	4 km WNW of Vilafranca de Bonany, Spain	M3.1	30 km
Feb 22, 2002	47 km SSE of Cunit, Spain	M3.0	141 km
Feb 6, 2003	43 km SSE of Cunit, Spain	M3.0	145 km
Aug 1, 1993	80 km ESE of Deltebre, Spain	M3.0	128 km
Feb 22, 2002	48 km SSE of Cunit, Spain	M2.9	140 km
Feb 3, 2000	45 km ENE of Sant Joan de Labritja, Spain	M2.8	103 km
Mar 14, 2003	74 km ESE of Santa Eulària des Riu, Spain	M2.7	138 km
Jul 29, 2005	30 km NNE of Sant Joan de Labritja, Spain	M2.6	118 km
Apr 9, 1996	2 km ESE of Consell, Spain	M2.6	19 km
Mar 30, 1994	78 km SSE of la Marina del Prat Vermell, Spain	M2.5	104 km
Jun 2, 1999	66 km SSE of Calella, Spain	M2.5	139 km
Oct 14, 2001	51 km N of Port de Pollença, Spain	M2.5	65 km
Nov 3, 2001	39 km NW of Ciutadella, Spain	M2.5	69 km
Apr 28, 2000	62 km SSE of La Pineda, Spain	M2.5	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2006	CIUTADELLA, MENORCA ISLAND	Avalanche	5.0 m	—	84 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
March	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.4 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.8 in
July	74°F (23°C)	0.5 in	Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
September	70°F (21°C)	2.5 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
November	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
December	51°F (10°C)	2.8 in

Escorca has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.5").

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