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Weather & Climate in Herrera, Spain

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

Herrera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area23.4 sq mi (60.7 km²)
Population Density266/sq mi
Coordinates37.3640°N, 4.8498°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 124 km 610 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 79 km 11 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 100 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 54 km 6 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 97 km 42 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 95 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 101 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 100 km 10 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 150 km 72 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 97 km 41 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 100 km 10 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 37 km 5 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 104 km 73 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 98 km 62 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 110 km 97 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 146 km 44 km
Dec 19, 1997 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain M4.1 141 km 10 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 44 km 4 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain M4.1 105 km 10 km
Mar 8, 1990 5 km NNW of Lentegí, Spain M4.1 116 km 625 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 74°F (24°C) 0.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest

Herrera has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 49°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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