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Weather & Climate in El Plan, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Plan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 280.6 sq mi (726.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6500°N, 1.0167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
589 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 58 km | 1 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 55 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 58 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 55 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1995 | 5 km E of Níjar, Spain | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain | M4.1 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 77 km | 0 km |
| Nov 11, 1993 | 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain | M4.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain | M4.1 | 150 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 83 km | 2 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 32 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 1991 | 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2005 | 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 72 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in |
El Plan has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.2").