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Weather & Climate in Chercos, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chercos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,002 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,002 ft (915 m) |
| Area | 19.0 sq mi (49.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2545°N, 2.2666°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,222 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 | 118 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 81 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 35 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 83 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 71 km | 20 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 72 km | 0 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 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 | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in |
Chercos has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.2").