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Sorbas, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,679 Population 10/sq mi density
1,309 ft Elevation 399 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°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
Sorbas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Area279.8 sq mi (724.8 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates37.0976°N, 2.1235°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,124 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 M6.3 127 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 82 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 46 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 78 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 43 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 80 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 100 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 149 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 131 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 100 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 114 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 76 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 144 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 68 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 77 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 116 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 94 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 121 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 144 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 84 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 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
December 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in

Sorbas has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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