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Novelda, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
27,135 Population 850/sq mi density
810 ft Elevation 247 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°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
Novelda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area31.9 sq mi (82.7 km²)
Population Density850/sq mi
Coordinates38.3848°N, 0.7677°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

498 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 M5.1 110 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 73 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 108 km
Sep 21, 2003 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 132 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 131 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 111 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 111 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 48 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 106 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 112 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 51 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 78 km
Nov 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain M4.1 69 km
Sep 21, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 132 km
Jul 20, 2003 87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain M4.1 129 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 103 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 131 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 84 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 96 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 1.1 in
March 53°F (11°C) 1.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in

Novelda has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.3").

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