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Weather & Climate in Alfarnate, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alfarnate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,904 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,904 ft (885 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9943°N, 4.2593°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,545 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 | 64 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 121 km | 27 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 134 km | 22 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 150 km | 110 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 123 km | 42 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 96 km | 41 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 51 km | 10 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 | 37 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 118 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Alfarnate has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.1").