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Weather & Climate in Granada, Spain

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Granada experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 342 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,260 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,260 ft (689 m)
Area44.7 sq mi (115.6 km²)
Population Density5,230/sq mi
Coordinates37.1882°N, 3.6067°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,534 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 26 km 610 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 77 km 27 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 89 km 21 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 83 km 10 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 92 km 22 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 12 km 10 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 94 km 10 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 68 km 33 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 83 km 5 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 25 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 140 km 0 km
Mar 11, 2016 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 149 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 11 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 12 km 10 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 118 km 3 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 104 km 5 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 12 km 10 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 44 km 62 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 118 km 73 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 135 km 97 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 98 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake — 2 123 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake — 1,000 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Granada has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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