All Countries
Weather & Climate in Dólar, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dólar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,006 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,006 ft (1,221 m) |
| Area | 258.6 sq mi (669.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1797°N, 2.9911°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,505 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 | 54 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 47 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 130 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 | 61 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain | M4.3 | 86 km | 3 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 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 | 149 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 133 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 38 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Dólar has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.3").