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Otura, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,362 Population 325/sq mi density
2,635 ft Elevation 803 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°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
Otura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,635 ft (803 m)
Area16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates37.0885°N, 3.6332°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,556 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 16 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 72 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 91 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 87 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 76 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 140 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 15 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 86 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 59 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 19 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 94 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 129 km
Jul 2, 2005 68 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 148 km
Mar 11, 2016 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 138 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 113 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 18 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 16 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 108 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 109 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 34 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 92 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake — 2 112 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake — 1,000 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Otura has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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