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Montealegre del Castillo, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,327 Population 12/sq mi density
2,635 ft Elevation 803 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
Montealegre del Castillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,635 ft (803 m)
Area193.6 sq mi (501.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates38.7886°N, 1.3272°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.85"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

542 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 125 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 69 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 103 km
Sep 21, 2003 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 135 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 134 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 128 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 120 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 126 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 112 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 107 km
Mar 10, 2006 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain M4.4 138 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 116 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 28 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 109 km
Sep 21, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 134 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 103 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 134 km
Nov 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain M4.1 132 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 75 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 1.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Wettest
May 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in

Montealegre del Castillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.5").

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