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Orce, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,336 Population 6/sq mi density
3,087 ft Elevation 941 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°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
Orce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,087 ft (941 m)
Area225.5 sq mi (584.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates37.7212°N, 2.4775°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,194 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 M6.3 126 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 115 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 122 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 71 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 70 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 136 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 123 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 96 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 59 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 74 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 127 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 141 km
Feb 23, 2015 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain M4.5 150 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 141 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 71 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 62 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 59 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 141 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 58 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 122 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 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Orce has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.3").

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