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Weather & Climate in Bérchules, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bérchules experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,400 ft (1,341 m) |
| Area | 25.7 sq mi (66.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9768°N, 3.1907°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,550 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 | 31 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 33 km | 27 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 54 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 49 km | 22 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 39 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 127 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 105 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
Bérchules has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.2").