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Níjar, Spain
Full City Profile
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
26,516
Population
95/sq mi density
1,204 ft
Elevation
367 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
Níjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 279.8 sq mi (724.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9666°N, 2.2060°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in |
Níjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.1").