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Guadahortuna, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,004 Population 20/sq mi density
3,163 ft Elevation 964 meters
56°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
Guadahortuna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,163 ft (964 m)
Area98.4 sq mi (254.7 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates37.5571°N, 3.3986°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,470 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 67 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 98 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 86 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 112 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 113 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 141 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 51 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 127 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 103 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 144 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 39 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 67 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 141 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 140 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 45 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 50 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 88 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 52 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 110 km
Feb 6, 2008 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain M4.1 131 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 70 136 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Guadahortuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.2").

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