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Weather & Climate in Albolote, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Albolote experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,146 ft (654 m) |
| Area | 41.2 sq mi (106.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2309°N, 3.6551°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,505 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 11, 2010 | 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain | M6.3 | 31 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 83 km | 27 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 94 km | 21 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain | M4.3 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 118 km | 73 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain | M4.2 | 45 km | 62 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Lentegí, Spain | M4.1 | 39 km | 625 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain | M4.1 | 135 km | 97 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 97 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 128 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Albolote has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").