Paterna de Rivera, Spain

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2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,306 Population 773/sq mi density

423 ft Elevation 129 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°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

Paterna de Rivera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	63.8°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	423 ft (129 m)
Area	6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²)
Population Density	773/sq mi
Coordinates	36.5225°N, 5.8658°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

687 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 26, 2018.

Apr 22, 2010	10 km NW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	143 km
Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	145 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	53 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	40 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	78 km
Jan 10, 2006	82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal	M4.5	147 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	33 km
Apr 8, 2006	36 km S of Mazagón, Spain	M4.4	97 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	49 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	63 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	123 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	139 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	117 km
May 1, 1993	12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.2	140 km
Sep 15, 2002	7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain	M4.1	89 km
Mar 23, 2005	8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain	M4.1	18 km
Aug 20, 1997	20 km SE of Marbella, Spain	M4.1	102 km
Mar 19, 2013	9 km WNW of Jimena de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	29 km
Jun 26, 2004	51 km S of Islantilla, Spain	M4.0	123 km
May 18, 2007	12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.0	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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	117 km
1978	CADIZ	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	101 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
March	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
April	60°F (15°C)	2.1 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.4 in
June	71°F (22°C)	0.6 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	0.8 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.7 in
November	59°F (15°C)	3.8 in
December	55°F (13°C)	4.3 in	Wettest

Paterna de Rivera has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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