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Weather & Climate in Castellar de Santisteban, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castellar de Santisteban enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,503 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,503 ft (763 m) |
| Area | 206.7 sq mi (535.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2542°N, 3.1318°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
825 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 | 148 km | 610 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 136 km | 21 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 146 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 121 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 103 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
Castellar de Santisteban has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.2").