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Weather & Climate in Elche de la Sierra, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elche de la Sierra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,106 ft (642 m) |
| Area | 627.5 sq mi (1,625.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4512°N, 2.0476°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
609 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 87 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 60 km | 0 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 104 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 1991 | 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain | M4.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 43 km | 2 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain | M3.9 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | 2 km NW of Sorbas, Spain | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2005 | 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 73 km | 6 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 2 km W of La Torrecilla, Spain | M3.9 | 95 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in |
Elche de la Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").