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Weather & Climate in Güéjar-Sierra, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Güéjar-Sierra 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 3,612 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,612 ft (1,101 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 910/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1599°N, 3.4386°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,556 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 | 24 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 63 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 74 km | 21 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 79 km | 22 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain | M4.3 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 127 km | 73 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 119 km | 5 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 | 111 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 120 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Güéjar-Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.4").