Ruidera, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

598 Population 5/sq mi density

2,582 ft Elevation 787 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°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

Ruidera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.8°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,582 ft (787 m)
Area	114.1 sq mi (295.5 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9778°N, 2.8832°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

255 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 23, 2015.

Feb 2, 1999	12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain	M4.8	144 km
Aug 6, 2002	14 km S of Caravaca, Spain	M4.7	141 km
Feb 23, 2015	12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain	M4.5	20 km
Jan 31, 2012	6 km W of Quesada, Spain	M4.4	129 km
Aug 12, 2007	6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain	M4.3	43 km
Aug 9, 2001	5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain	M4.2	145 km
Apr 28, 2008	4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain	M4.1	95 km
Aug 6, 2002	16 km S of Cehegín, Spain	M4.1	148 km
Aug 14, 1999	5 km S of Calasparra, Spain	M4.0	137 km
Feb 8, 1998	4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain	M3.9	56 km
Apr 20, 1992	Spain	M3.8	78 km
May 30, 1991	2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain	M3.8	56 km
Feb 23, 2008	5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain	M3.8	96 km
Aug 12, 2007	3 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain	M3.7	45 km
Jan 27, 1996	22 km NNW of María, Spain	M3.7	132 km
Sep 17, 1990	1 km N of Cehegín, Spain	M3.7	135 km
Feb 10, 2004	7 km NNW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain	M3.7	97 km
Jul 16, 2001	2 km ENE of Nerpio, Spain	M3.7	106 km
Jan 19, 2004	7 km NW of Corral de Almaguer, Spain	M3.6	97 km
Apr 27, 1998	0 km SSW of Huesa, Spain	M3.6	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (99 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,117 m (3,665 ft)	-3600	99 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.6 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.3 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
May	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
June	70°F (21°C)	1.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Driest
September	68°F (20°C)	0.9 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.0 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
December	42°F (5°C)	2.4 in	Wettest

Ruidera has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.3").

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