Santa Pola, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

31,760 Population 842/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 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

Santa Pola 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 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Area	37.7 sq mi (97.7 km²)
Population Density	842/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1917°N, 0.5658°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.97"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

477 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

May 11, 2011	4 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M5.1	111 km
Feb 2, 1999	12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain	M4.8	87 km
Aug 6, 2002	14 km S of Caravaca, Spain	M4.7	118 km
Sep 21, 2003	29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.6	143 km
Sep 16, 2003	28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.6	143 km
Sep 2, 1996	2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain	M4.6	111 km
May 11, 2011	3 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M4.5	112 km
Jun 20, 2003	10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain	M4.4	23 km
Jan 29, 2005	19 km SW of Bullas, Spain	M4.4	114 km
Feb 3, 2005	20 km NW of Lorca, Spain	M4.3	119 km
Sep 23, 2001	1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain	M4.2	82 km
Aug 14, 1991	10 km SE of Almansa, Spain	M4.2	78 km
Sep 16, 2003	28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.1	142 km
Jul 20, 2003	87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain	M4.1	107 km
Aug 6, 2002	16 km S of Cehegín, Spain	M4.1	112 km
Nov 11, 1993	40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain	M4.1	48 km
Sep 21, 2003	28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.1	145 km
Jul 21, 2008	1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain	M4.0	92 km
Aug 14, 1999	5 km S of Calasparra, Spain	M4.0	98 km
Apr 16, 2004	10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain	M4.0	92 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	1.0 in
March	56°F (14°C)	1.0 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.1 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.2 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Driest
August	79°F (26°C)	0.3 in	Warmest
September	74°F (23°C)	1.4 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
November	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
December	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in

Santa Pola has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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