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La Torrecilla, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,000 Population 2/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°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 Torrecilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area831.7 sq mi (2,154.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates37.6236°N, 1.7279°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

734 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 144 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 98 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 10 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 97 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 145 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 65 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 42 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 105 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 9 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 9 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 33 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 110 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 126 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 24 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 146 km
Feb 6, 2008 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain M4.1 90 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 37 km
Jun 7, 1995 5 km E of Níjar, Spain M4.1 82 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 31 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 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 1,000 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 1.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in

La Torrecilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 47°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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