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Huéscar, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,367 Population 33/sq mi density
3,143 ft Elevation 958 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
Huéscar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,143 ft (958 m)
Area225.5 sq mi (584.0 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates37.8110°N, 2.5412°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,138 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 M6.3 129 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 122 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 134 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 77 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 79 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 143 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 131 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 95 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 60 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 127 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 80 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 147 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 139 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 77 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 52 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 141 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 64 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 122 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 126 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in Wettest

Huéscar has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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