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Weather & Climate in Albuñuelas, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Albuñuelas 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 2,395 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 | 2,395 ft (730 m) |
| Area | 44.7 sq mi (115.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9283°N, 3.6318°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,615 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 | 9 km | 610 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 65 km | 27 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 93 km | 21 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 78 km | 22 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 87 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 142 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 94 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Albuñuelas has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.1").