Montiel, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,688 Population 27/sq mi density

2,933 ft Elevation 894 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

Montiel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.9°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,933 ft (894 m)
Area	62.5 sq mi (161.7 km²)
Population Density	27/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6980°N, 2.8644°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

405 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 2, 2018.

Feb 2, 1999	12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain	M4.8	126 km
Aug 6, 2002	14 km S of Caravaca, Spain	M4.7	117 km
Feb 23, 2015	12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain	M4.5	43 km
Jan 31, 2012	6 km W of Quesada, Spain	M4.4	99 km
Jan 29, 2005	19 km SW of Bullas, Spain	M4.4	126 km
Aug 12, 2007	6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain	M4.3	74 km
Feb 3, 2005	20 km NW of Lorca, Spain	M4.3	132 km
Aug 6, 2002	16 km S of Cehegín, Spain	M4.1	124 km
Apr 28, 2008	4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain	M4.1	124 km
May 7, 1991	6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain	M4.0	135 km
Aug 14, 1999	5 km S of Calasparra, Spain	M4.0	117 km
Aug 7, 2002	24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain	M3.9	129 km
Feb 4, 2005	19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain	M3.9	134 km
Mar 2, 2018	5 km NNE of Mula, Spain	M3.9	140 km
Feb 8, 1998	4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain	M3.9	83 km
Jun 24, 2001	4 km NNW of Los Villares, Spain	M3.8	137 km
Apr 20, 1992	Spain	M3.8	106 km
May 30, 1991	2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain	M3.8	77 km
Feb 23, 2008	5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain	M3.8	124 km
Aug 2, 2000	6 km WNW of Lorca, Spain	M3.8	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (102 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,117 m (3,665 ft)	-3600	102 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.7 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.3 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
May	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
June	70°F (21°C)	1.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Driest
September	69°F (20°C)	0.9 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.0 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
December	42°F (5°C)	2.4 in	Wettest

Montiel has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.3").

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