Mérida, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

59,857 Population 105/sq mi density

732 ft Elevation 223 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°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

Mérida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	62.0°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	47°F (9°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	732 ft (223 m)
Area	568.1 sq mi (1,471.3 km²)
Population Density	105/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9180°N, 6.3429°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Jan 15, 2018.

Jul 4, 1994	13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain	M4.3	131 km
Jan 15, 2018	25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal	M4.1	141 km
Mar 27, 2010	13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal	M4.1	110 km
Jan 22, 2006	0 km SE of Feria, Spain	M4.1	49 km
Feb 20, 2005	9 km SE of Puebla del Maestre, Spain	M3.9	104 km
Jul 31, 1998	23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal	M3.8	131 km
Mar 30, 1995	5 km N of Cabeza la Vaca, Spain	M3.7	88 km
Jan 19, 1997	9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal	M3.6	116 km
Sep 21, 1992	1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain	M3.5	58 km
Jan 24, 1997	6 km SSE of Valencia del Ventoso, Spain	M3.4	79 km
Dec 22, 1994	4 km N of Ribera del Fresno, Spain	M3.3	37 km
Dec 17, 1993	3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain	M3.3	12 km
May 23, 1992	11 km NE of Malcocinado, Spain	M3.3	104 km
Jan 22, 1990	7 km S of Fuentes de León, Spain	M3.3	103 km
Jun 13, 1997	3 km NE of Borba, Portugal	M3.2	94 km
Jul 31, 1998	18 km WSW of Estremoz, Portugal	M3.2	126 km
Aug 15, 1999	10 km NW of Villanueva del Río y Minas, Spain	M3.2	141 km
Apr 1, 1990	7 km SSE of Constantina, Spain	M3.2	140 km
May 4, 1991	15 km ESE of Aracena, Spain	M3.1	118 km
Jul 8, 1994	7 km NE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain	M3.1	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (9°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
March	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in
April	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
May	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
June	73°F (23°C)	0.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	78°F (26°C)	0.2 in
September	73°F (23°C)	1.0 in
October	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
December	49°F (9°C)	3.5 in	Wettest

Mérida has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 47°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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