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Weather & Climate in Alora, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alora 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 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 705 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8236°N, 4.7058°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,342 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 | 105 km | 610 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 127 km | 110 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 77 km | 11 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 149 km | 44 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 81 km | 42 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain | M4.3 | 108 km | 72 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 53 km | 41 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain | M4.2 | 70 km | 62 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 92 km | 5 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 | 10 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Alora has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").