La Unión, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

17,737 Population 1,145/sq mi density

341 ft Elevation 104 meters

65°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 Unión enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	64.7°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	341 ft (104 m)
Area	15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²)
Population Density	1,145/sq mi
Coordinates	37.6192°N, 0.8780°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"

70% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.69"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 14, 2025	23 km E of San Jos?, Spain	M5.2	130 km
May 11, 2011	4 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M5.1	71 km
Feb 2, 1999	12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain	M4.8	88 km
Aug 6, 2002	14 km S of Caravaca, Spain	M4.7	98 km
Sep 2, 1996	2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain	M4.6	68 km
Jun 30, 2005	45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain	M4.6	120 km
May 11, 2011	3 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M4.5	71 km
Jan 29, 2005	19 km SW of Bullas, Spain	M4.4	89 km
Jun 20, 2003	10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain	M4.4	49 km
Jul 16, 2022	60 km NNW of Mostaganem, Algeria	M4.4	146 km
Feb 3, 2005	20 km NW of Lorca, Spain	M4.3	87 km
Aug 14, 1991	10 km SE of Almansa, Spain	M4.2	133 km
Jun 7, 1995	5 km E of Níjar, Spain	M4.1	133 km
Aug 6, 2002	16 km S of Cehegín, Spain	M4.1	90 km
Jul 20, 2003	87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain	M4.1	139 km
Nov 11, 1993	40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain	M4.1	98 km
Feb 6, 2008	8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain	M4.1	140 km
Aug 14, 1999	5 km S of Calasparra, Spain	M4.0	95 km
Apr 16, 2004	10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain	M4.0	45 km
May 7, 1991	6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain	M4.0	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	1.0 in
March	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.0 in
May	67°F (19°C)	1.1 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.6 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	80°F (27°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	75°F (24°C)	1.0 in
October	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
November	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
December	54°F (12°C)	1.0 in

La Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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