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Weather & Climate in Colmenar, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colmenar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,208 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,208 ft (673 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9052°N, 4.3356°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,573 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 | 71 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 126 km | 27 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 138 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 139 km | 110 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 130 km | 0 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 | 26 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 114 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 1,000 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Colmenar has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").