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Weather & Climate in Altura, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 345 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,299 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 56.9 sq mi (147.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8500°N, 0.5167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
241 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 69 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain | M4.4 | 66 km | 7 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M4.3 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Jul 25, 1998 | 3 km ESE of Orea, Spain | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain | M4.2 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 69 km | 6 km |
| Oct 1, 2013 | 30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M4.1 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1996 | 3 km SSE of Monterde de Albarracín, Spain | M4.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 29 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M4.0 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain | M4.0 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Oct 4, 2013 | 28 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M3.7 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Aug 3, 1996 | 4 km NE of Albarracín, Spain | M3.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 10 km SE of Teruel, Spain | M3.6 | 65 km | 16 km |
| Dec 8, 1992 | 2 km N of Carlet, Spain | M3.6 | 67 km | 11 km |
| Jul 23, 2006 | 9 km SE of Teruel, Spain | M3.6 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Feb 4, 2004 | 0 km WNW of Villafranca del Campo, Spain | M3.6 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 0 km SSW of Adsubia, Spain | M3.5 | 116 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in |
Altura has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.8").