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Weather & Climate in Alcalá la Real, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alcalá la Real enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,012 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,012 ft (918 m) |
| Area | 114.7 sq mi (297.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4614°N, 3.9230°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,406 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 | 65 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 118 km | 27 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 123 km | 21 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 133 km | 22 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain | M4.2 | 64 km | 62 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 125 km | 73 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain | M4.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2002 | 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain | M4.1 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain | M4.1 | 140 km | 97 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 95 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Alcalá la Real has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.2").