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Velefique, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
246 Population 7/sq mi density
3,005 ft Elevation 916 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°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
Velefique experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Area34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates37.1941°N, 2.4016°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,275 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 M6.3 104 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 68 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 70 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 85 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 21 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 88 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 71 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 133 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 98 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 119 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 85 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 104 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 93 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 85 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 100 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 95 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 129 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 96 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 86 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 117 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 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Velefique has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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