Purchena, Spain

Full City Profile

1,461 Population 77/sq mi density
1,791 ft Elevation 546 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Purchena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Area19.0 sq mi (49.2 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates37.3474°N, 2.3608°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,262 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 M6.3 113 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 83 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 81 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 72 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 35 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 104 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 88 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 117 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 82 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 102 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 124 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 120 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 72 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 114 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 72 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 135 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 79 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 87 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 123 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 70 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 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Wettest

Purchena has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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