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Weather & Climate in Alicante, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alicante enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 258.7 sq mi (670.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3452°N, 0.4815°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
455 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 | 127 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 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 127 km | 20 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 41 km | 8 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain | M4.2 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain | M4.1 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Nov 11, 1993 | 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain | M4.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain | M4.0 | 74 km | 0 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 109 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 107 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in |
Alicante has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.2").