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Pozo Alcón, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,414 Population 73/sq mi density
2,825 ft Elevation 861 meters
55°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
Pozo Alcón experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,825 ft (861 m)
Area74.7 sq mi (193.4 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates37.7026°N, 2.9337°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,441 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 98 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 105 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 144 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 111 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 73 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 124 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 117 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 132 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 97 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 114 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 141 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 92 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 111 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 123 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 23 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 107 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 101 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 97 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 141 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 91 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 (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Pozo Alcón has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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