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Weather & Climate in Gádor, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gádor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9532°N, 2.4925°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,274 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 11, 2010 | 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain | M6.3 | 93 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 45 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 20 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 45 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 109 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 110 km | 0 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 137 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 15 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in |
Gádor has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.1").