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Weather & Climate in Alcaraz, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alcaraz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,123 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,123 ft (952 m) |
| Area | 62.5 sq mi (161.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6668°N, 2.4911°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
527 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 129 km | 1 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 46 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M4.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 88 km | 2 km |
| May 7, 1991 | 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1996 | 7 km SW of Puerto Lumbreras, Spain | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain | M3.9 | 82 km | 7 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2005 | 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 111 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Alcaraz has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.4").