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Macael, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,090 Population 321/sq mi density
1,932 ft Elevation 589 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
Macael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,932 ft (589 m)
Area19.0 sq mi (49.2 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates37.3332°N, 2.3009°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,237 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 117 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 86 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 77 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 69 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 37 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 89 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 106 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 115 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 81 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 122 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 129 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 97 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 69 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 68 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 117 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 77 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 140 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 92 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 128 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 126 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 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in

Macael has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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