La Gineta, Spain

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2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,137 Population 26/sq mi density

2,264 ft Elevation 690 meters

58°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

La Gineta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.7°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,264 ft (690 m)
Area	83.1 sq mi (215.2 km²)
Population Density	26/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1145°N, 1.9960°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"

61% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

Feb 2, 1999	12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain	M4.8	109 km
Aug 6, 2002	14 km S of Caravaca, Spain	M4.7	127 km
Feb 23, 2015	12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain	M4.5	59 km
Mar 10, 2006	1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain	M4.4	120 km
Jan 29, 2005	19 km SW of Bullas, Spain	M4.4	135 km
Aug 12, 2007	6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain	M4.3	90 km
Feb 3, 2005	20 km NW of Lorca, Spain	M4.3	144 km
Aug 14, 1991	10 km SE of Almansa, Spain	M4.2	92 km
Aug 9, 2001	5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain	M4.2	127 km
Apr 28, 2008	4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain	M4.1	142 km
Aug 6, 2002	16 km S of Cehegín, Spain	M4.1	131 km
Aug 14, 1999	5 km S of Calasparra, Spain	M4.0	107 km
Jul 21, 2008	1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain	M4.0	136 km
Aug 7, 2002	24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain	M3.9	140 km
Mar 2, 2018	5 km NNE of Mula, Spain	M3.9	124 km
Feb 8, 1998	4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain	M3.9	56 km
Feb 4, 2005	19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain	M3.9	145 km
Feb 23, 2008	5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain	M3.8	142 km
Apr 20, 1992	Spain	M3.8	66 km
May 30, 1991	2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain	M3.8	33 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (177 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,117 m (3,665 ft)	-3600	177 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	1.2 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	1.1 in
March	50°F (10°C)	1.1 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
May	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in
June	70°F (21°C)	1.3 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	0.4 in
September	69°F (21°C)	1.1 in
October	58°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	49°F (9°C)	1.5 in
December	43°F (6°C)	1.6 in

La Gineta has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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