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Olula del Río, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,244 Population 572/sq mi density
1,601 ft Elevation 488 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°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
Olula del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,601 ft (488 m)
Area10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²)
Population Density572/sq mi
Coordinates37.3545°N, 2.2975°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,230 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 119 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 88 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 79 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 67 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 39 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 91 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 108 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 113 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 78 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 130 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 67 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 99 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 124 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 119 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 67 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 91 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 75 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 141 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 104 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in

Olula del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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