Ventas de Huelma, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

659 Population 63/sq mi density

2,815 ft Elevation 858 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

Ventas de Huelma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,815 ft (858 m)
Area	10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density	63/sq mi
Coordinates	37.0684°N, 3.8198°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 1.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,596 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010	1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain	M6.3	27 km
Dec 23, 1993	7 km E of Adra, Spain	M5.3	86 km
Feb 4, 2002	6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain	M5.0	108 km
Jan 4, 1994	13 km S of El Ejido, Spain	M4.9	100 km
Jan 31, 2016	17 km S of Adra, Spain	M4.9	87 km
Jan 25, 2016	62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.9	149 km
Feb 18, 2003	76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.7	140 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km W of Santafé, Spain	M4.6	15 km
Jul 2, 1997	34 km SSW of Adra, Spain	M4.6	94 km
Jul 3, 1997	11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain	M4.5	68 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	136 km
Jan 31, 2012	6 km W of Quesada, Spain	M4.4	104 km
Jun 2, 2014	83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.4	129 km
Feb 24, 1997	2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain	M4.4	3 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	134 km
Jul 2, 2005	68 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.3	149 km
Mar 11, 2016	68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.3	135 km
Jan 26, 2021	2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain	M4.3	21 km
Apr 18, 2012	33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain	M4.3	125 km
Jan 28, 2021	2 km NW of Santafé, Spain	M4.3	16 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	76 km
1804	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	—	2	112 km
1522	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	—	1,000	104 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
March	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
April	55°F (13°C)	1.9 in
May	62°F (16°C)	1.4 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.7 in
July	80°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in
September	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in
October	60°F (15°C)	1.8 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in
December	46°F (8°C)	2.5 in	Wettest

Ventas de Huelma has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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