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Weather & Climate in Estación de Cártama, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Estación de Cártama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 63.9 sq mi (165.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7333°N, 4.6167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,475 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 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Apr 11, 2010 | 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain | M6.3 | 99 km | 610 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 150 km | 27 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 146 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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 117 km | 110 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 53 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.6 | 149 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 | 8 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Estación de Cártama has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").