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Weather & Climate in Carataunas, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carataunas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 342 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,408 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,408 ft (734 m) |
| Area | 56.6 sq mi (146.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9220°N, 3.4083°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,609 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Apr 11, 2010 | 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain | M6.3 | 13 km | 610 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 46 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 74 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 60 km | 22 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 107 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 95 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Carataunas has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.2").