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Gérgal, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,080 Population 31/sq mi density
2,470 ft Elevation 753 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
Gérgal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,470 ft (753 m)
Area34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates37.1189°N, 2.5401°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,400 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 91 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 54 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 75 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 100 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 6 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 74 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 58 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 147 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 112 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 99 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 100 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 90 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 107 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 100 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 86 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 116 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 95 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 109 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 105 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 148 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in Wettest

Gérgal has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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