Lorca, Spain
Full City Profile
64,284
Population
77/sq mi density
1,112 ft
Elevation
339 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Lorca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 831.7 sq mi (2,154.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6712°N, 1.7017°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 1,000 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in |
Lorca has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.2").