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Nívar, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
658 Population 51/sq mi density
3,392 ft Elevation 1,034 meters
58°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
Nívar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,392 ft (1,034 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates37.2591°N, 3.5777°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,510 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 33 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 80 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 88 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 88 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 95 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 17 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 100 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 74 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 31 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 148 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 75 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 122 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 12 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 16 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 103 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 17 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 51 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 125 km
Mar 8, 1990 5 km NNW of Lentegí, Spain M4.1 43 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1680 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 5.0 m 70 104 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 131 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Nívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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