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Lucena, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
42,248 Population 295/sq mi density
1,617 ft Elevation 493 meters
60°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
Lucena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,617 ft (493 m)
Area143.4 sq mi (371.3 km²)
Population Density295/sq mi
Coordinates37.4088°N, 4.4852°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 97 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 109 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 70 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 137 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 85 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 125 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 68 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 128 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 70 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 71 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 115 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 30 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 76 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 70 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 106 km
Mar 8, 1990 5 km NNW of Lentegí, Spain M4.1 91 km
Dec 19, 1997 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain M4.1 114 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain M4.1 74 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 75 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1680 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 5.0 m 70 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Lucena has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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