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Guadix, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,718 Population 72/sq mi density
3,041 ft Elevation 927 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
Guadix 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

Elevation3,041 ft (927 m)
Area258.6 sq mi (669.8 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates37.2993°N, 3.1392°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

1,504 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 52 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 63 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 130 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 137 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 52 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 77 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 79 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 133 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 55 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 95 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 138 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 75 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 137 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 59 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 67 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 135 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 103 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 129 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 54 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 52 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 70 141 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 141 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

Guadix 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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