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Weather & Climate in Alfafara, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alfafara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 338 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Area | 55.3 sq mi (143.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7734°N, 0.5555°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
423 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 86 km | 9 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain | M4.2 | 42 km | 6 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain | M4.1 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Nov 11, 1993 | 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain | M4.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain | M4.0 | 29 km | 0 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 5 km NNE of Mula, Spain | M3.9 | 110 km | 9 km |
| Nov 14, 1998 | 28 km SE of El Campello, Spain | M3.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2006 | 6 km W of Benferri, Spain | M3.7 | 83 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 1 km SE of Monóvar, Spain | M3.7 | 45 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Alfafara has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.5").