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Sax, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,054 Population 384/sq mi density
1,575 ft Elevation 480 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
Sax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Area26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²)
Population Density384/sq mi
Coordinates38.5373°N, 0.8178°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.89"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

491 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 M5.1 120 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 76 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 112 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 121 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 119 km
Sep 21, 2003 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.6 120 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 120 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 66 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 112 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 119 km
Aug 14, 1991 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain M4.2 34 km
Sep 23, 2001 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain M4.2 72 km
Sep 21, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 121 km
Nov 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain M4.1 80 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 109 km
Sep 16, 2003 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain M4.1 119 km
Jul 20, 2003 87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain M4.1 140 km
Jul 21, 2008 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain M4.0 63 km
Aug 14, 1999 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain M4.0 86 km
Apr 16, 2004 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain M4.0 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in

Sax has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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