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Weather & Climate in Arriate, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arriate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,949 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,949 ft (594 m) |
| Area | 187.5 sq mi (485.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8001°N, 5.1408°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,108 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 | 143 km | 610 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 133 km | 110 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 40 km | 11 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 112 km | 44 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 37 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 42 km | 42 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain | M4.3 | 82 km | 72 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 31 km | 41 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 64 km | 73 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain | M4.2 | 109 km | 62 km |
| Apr 13, 1990 | 43 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 135 km | 86 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain | M4.1 | 59 km | 97 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Arriate has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.1").