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Murcia, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
471,982 Population 895/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
63°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
Murcia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area527.4 sq mi (1,365.9 km²)
Population Density895/sq mi
Coordinates37.9870°N, 1.1300°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

583 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 57 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 45 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 67 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 58 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 150 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 58 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 61 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 50 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 65 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 92 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 131 km
Nov 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain M4.1 100 km
Jun 7, 1995 5 km E of Níjar, Spain M4.1 144 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 60 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 129 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 41 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 54 km
May 7, 1991 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain M4.0 116 km
Feb 4, 2005 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain M3.9 62 km
Mar 2, 2018 5 km NNE of Mula, Spain M3.9 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in

Murcia has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 49°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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