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Weather & Climate in Fortuna, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fortuna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 90.2 sq mi (233.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1814°N, 1.1259°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
593 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 | 72 km | 1 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 73 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 73 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 54 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain | M4.2 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Nov 11, 1993 | 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain | M4.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 65 km | 0 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 61 km | 0 km |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain | M4.0 | 111 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 1991 | 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 49 km | 2 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | 2 km NW of Sorbas, Spain | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 2 km W of La Torrecilla, Spain | M3.9 | 83 km | 0 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 72 km | 1 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 | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in |
Fortuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 47°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.3").