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Weather & Climate in Arquillos, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arquillos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,286 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 135.7 sq mi (351.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1815°N, 3.4283°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
913 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 | 136 km | 610 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Dec 19, 1997 | 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Lentegí, Spain | M4.1 | 146 km | 625 km |
| Jan 24, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Espejo, Spain | M4.0 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Nov 7, 1990 | 2 km SSW of Otura, Spain | M4.0 | 125 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 92 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
Arquillos has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.2").