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Weather & Climate in Cártama, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cártama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 63.9 sq mi (165.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 333/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7107°N, 4.6330°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,476 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 | 101 km | 610 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 150 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 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 115 km | 110 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 86 km | 11 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 53 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 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 | 10 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Cártama has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").