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Ferreira, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
336 Population 1/sq mi density
4,134 ft Elevation 1,260 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°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
Ferreira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,134 ft (1,260 m)
Area258.6 sq mi (669.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates37.1725°N, 3.0354°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,518 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 51 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 47 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 116 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 134 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 39 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 65 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 61 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 135 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 81 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 135 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 63 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 141 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 134 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 64 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 73 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 74 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 146 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 135 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 128 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1680 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 5.0 m 70 145 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 131 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Ferreira has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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