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Weather & Climate in Cútar, Spain

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cútar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates36.8313°N, 4.2274°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,670 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 140 km 12 km
Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 63 km 610 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 115 km 27 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 136 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 138 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 138 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 144 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 147 km 21 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 138 km 10 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 142 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 142 km 10 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 127 km 22 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 134 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 108 km 10 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 142 km 10 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 141 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 138 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 147 km 10 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 133 km 110 km
Feb 23, 2016 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 140 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 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 33 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 140 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 101 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
December 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Cútar has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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