Padul, Spain

Full City Profile

7,981 Population 190/sq mi density
2,513 ft Elevation 766 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Padul 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. 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)

Geography

Elevation2,513 ft (766 m)
Area42.1 sq mi (109.0 km²)
Population Density190/sq mi
Coordinates37.0246°N, 3.6268°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

1,577 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 10 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 150 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 68 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 149 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 144 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 91 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 147 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 83 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 70 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 143 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 150 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 149 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 133 km
Feb 23, 2016 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 148 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 80 km
Feb 22, 2016 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.6 144 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 21 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 53 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 122 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 20 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 90 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 2 105 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 1,000 86 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

Padul 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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