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Zújar, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,597 Population 7/sq mi density
2,559 ft Elevation 780 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
Zújar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,559 ft (780 m)
Area380.1 sq mi (984.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates37.5429°N, 2.8420°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,471 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 89 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 88 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 125 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 105 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 53 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 107 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 99 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 97 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 125 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 148 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 89 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 106 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 104 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 108 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 99 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 41 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 103 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 88 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, 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 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Wettest

Zújar has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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