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Weather & Climate in Carcelén, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carcelén experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Area | 52.8 sq mi (136.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1020°N, 1.3088°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain | M4.4 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain | M4.2 | 111 km | 6 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 118 km | 6 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain | M4.0 | 77 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2005 | 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 5 km NNE of Mula, Spain | M3.9 | 114 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in |
Carcelén has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.6").