Ugíjar, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,546 Population 33/sq mi density

1,798 ft Elevation 548 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°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

Ugíjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,798 ft (548 m)
Area	77.8 sq mi (201.6 km²)
Population Density	33/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9609°N, 3.0552°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.17"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,563 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	43 km
Dec 23, 1993	7 km E of Adra, Spain	M5.3	25 km
Jul 14, 2025	23 km E of San Jos?, Spain	M5.2	110 km
Feb 22, 2016	66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.1	142 km
May 11, 2011	4 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M5.1	147 km
Feb 4, 2002	6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain	M5.0	43 km
Mar 11, 2016	58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.0	148 km
Jan 25, 2016	62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.9	144 km
Jan 4, 1994	13 km S of El Ejido, Spain	M4.9	40 km
Jan 31, 2016	17 km S of Adra, Spain	M4.9	41 km
Feb 18, 2003	76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.7	131 km
Feb 23, 2016	59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.7	148 km
Jun 30, 2005	45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain	M4.6	136 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km W of Santafé, Spain	M4.6	66 km
Feb 22, 2016	65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.6	142 km
Jul 2, 1997	34 km SSW of Adra, Spain	M4.6	58 km
Sep 2, 1996	2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain	M4.6	147 km
Jul 3, 1997	11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain	M4.5	42 km
May 11, 2011	3 km NE of Lorca, Spain	M4.5	147 km
Jan 31, 2012	6 km W of Quesada, Spain	M4.4	97 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1680	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	5.0 m	70	139 km
1804	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	—	2	108 km
1522	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	—	1,000	35 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in
March	51°F (10°C)	1.7 in
April	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
June	69°F (21°C)	0.7 in
July	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in
September	69°F (21°C)	0.8 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
December	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in	Wettest

Ugíjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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