La Gangosa Vistasol, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,780 Population 191/sq mi density

256 ft Elevation 78 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°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

La Gangosa Vistasol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	256 ft (78 m)
Area	51.2 sq mi (132.7 km²)
Population Density	191/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8058°N, 2.6217°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.4"

73% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 1.42"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,427 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	84 km
Dec 23, 1993	7 km E of Adra, Spain	M5.3	29 km
Jul 14, 2025	23 km E of San Jos?, Spain	M5.2	70 km
May 11, 2011	4 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M5.1	130 km
Feb 22, 2016	66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.1	143 km
Feb 4, 2002	6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain	M5.0	33 km
Jan 25, 2016	62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.9	147 km
Jan 31, 2016	17 km S of Adra, Spain	M4.9	45 km
Jan 4, 1994	13 km S of El Ejido, Spain	M4.9	25 km
Jul 11, 2017	62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria	M4.8	139 km
Feb 18, 2003	76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.7	133 km
Aug 6, 2002	14 km S of Caravaca, Spain	M4.7	146 km
Feb 23, 2016	59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.7	150 km
Feb 22, 2016	65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.6	144 km
Jul 2, 1997	34 km SSW of Adra, Spain	M4.6	59 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km W of Santafé, Spain	M4.6	109 km
Jun 30, 2005	45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain	M4.6	95 km
Sep 2, 1996	2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain	M4.6	129 km
May 11, 2011	3 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M4.5	130 km
Jul 3, 1997	11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain	M4.5	62 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	118 km
1522	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	—	1,000	19 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	53°F (12°C)	1.0 in
March	56°F (14°C)	1.0 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.1 in
May	65°F (18°C)	0.8 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in
July	78°F (25°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	74°F (23°C)	0.6 in
October	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
November	58°F (15°C)	1.4 in	Wettest
December	53°F (12°C)	1.3 in

La Gangosa Vistasol has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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