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Weather & Climate in Carratraca, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carratraca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8529°N, 4.8200°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,232 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 | 114 km | 610 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 132 km | 110 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 66 km | 11 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 54 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 141 km | 44 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 71 km | 42 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 48 km | 41 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain | M4.3 | 103 km | 72 km |
| Apr 13, 1990 | 43 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 137 km | 86 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 50 km | 73 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 20 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Carratraca has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.1").