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Jaén, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
113,457 Population 541/sq mi density
1,831 ft Elevation 558 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income, unemployment
Jaén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Area209.6 sq mi (543.0 km²)
Population Density541/sq mi
Coordinates37.7692°N, 3.7903°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,159 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 92 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 136 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 128 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 147 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 65 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 134 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 77 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 58 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 60 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 63 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 66 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 99 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 76 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain M4.1 64 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 147 km
Mar 8, 1990 5 km NNW of Lentegí, Spain M4.1 99 km
Dec 19, 1997 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain M4.1 103 km
Apr 16, 1996 3 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.0 78 km
May 9, 1997 5 km N of Huétor-Tájar, Spain M4.0 62 km
May 6, 1996 6 km SW of Espejo, Spain M4.0 74 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 70 129 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Jaén has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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