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Vícar, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,853 Population 446/sq mi density
912 ft Elevation 278 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°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
Vícar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.7 km²)
Population Density446/sq mi
Coordinates36.8316°N, 2.6427°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.4"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.42"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,452 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 81 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 28 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 72 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 144 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 129 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 30 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 148 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 45 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 26 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 142 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 144 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 134 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 106 km
Feb 22, 2016 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.6 145 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 60 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 128 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 97 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 129 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 61 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 118 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 16 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.0 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in Wettest
December 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in

Vícar has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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