Molinicos, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,151 Population 2/sq mi density

2,799 ft Elevation 853 meters

57°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

Molinicos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.7°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,799 ft (853 m)
Area	627.5 sq mi (1,625.1 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	38.4672°N, 2.2394°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 1.93"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

611 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2020.

May 11, 2011	4 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M5.1	99 km
Feb 2, 1999	12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain	M4.8	66 km
Aug 6, 2002	14 km S of Caravaca, Spain	M4.7	62 km
Sep 2, 1996	2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain	M4.6	103 km
Feb 23, 2015	12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain	M4.5	76 km
May 11, 2011	3 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M4.5	99 km
Jan 29, 2005	19 km SW of Bullas, Spain	M4.4	72 km
Jan 31, 2012	6 km W of Quesada, Spain	M4.4	105 km
Feb 3, 2005	20 km NW of Lorca, Spain	M4.3	80 km
Aug 12, 2007	6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain	M4.3	118 km
Aug 14, 1991	10 km SE of Almansa, Spain	M4.2	113 km
Aug 6, 2002	16 km S of Cehegín, Spain	M4.1	69 km
May 7, 1991	6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain	M4.0	101 km
Aug 14, 1999	5 km S of Calasparra, Spain	M4.0	58 km
Apr 16, 2004	10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain	M4.0	116 km
Feb 8, 1998	4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain	M3.9	107 km
Oct 22, 1996	7 km SW of Puerto Lumbreras, Spain	M3.9	110 km
Aug 23, 2000	2 km W of La Torrecilla, Spain	M3.9	103 km
Feb 4, 2005	19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain	M3.9	81 km
Aug 7, 2002	24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain	M3.9	76 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (161 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,117 m (3,665 ft)	-3600	161 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	1.5 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.3 in
April	52°F (11°C)	1.8 in
May	60°F (15°C)	1.7 in
June	69°F (21°C)	1.0 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Driest
September	68°F (20°C)	0.9 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.9 in
November	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
December	42°F (6°C)	1.9 in	Wettest

Molinicos has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.3").

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