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Weather & Climate in Fontanars dels Alforins, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontanars dels Alforins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,060 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,060 ft (628 m) |
| Area | 68.2 sq mi (176.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7842°N, 0.7867°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
458 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 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 98 km | 9 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 145 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain | M4.4 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain | M4.2 | 62 km | 6 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Nov 11, 1993 | 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain | M4.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain | M4.0 | 40 km | 0 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 103 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in |
Fontanars dels Alforins has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.5").