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Fonelas, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,158 Population 5/sq mi density
2,536 ft Elevation 773 meters
57°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
Fonelas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,536 ft (773 m)
Area258.6 sq mi (669.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates37.4104°N, 3.1716°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,476 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 59 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 76 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 139 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 136 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 60 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 90 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 92 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 129 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 108 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 138 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 57 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 87 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 136 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 47 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 70 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 131 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 116 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 126 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 52 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 70 144 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
December 44°F (6°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Fonelas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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