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Weather & Climate in Chirivel, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chirivel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,432 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,432 ft (1,046 m) |
| Area | 137.8 sq mi (356.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5953°N, 2.2684°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,149 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 | 133 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 111 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 54 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 63 km | 21 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 116 km | 22 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 56 km | 20 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 54 km | 0 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain | M4.3 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 46 km | 8 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 | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in |
Chirivel has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.3").