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Weather & Climate in Higuera de Calatrava, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Higuera de Calatrava enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 63.7 sq mi (165.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7985°N, 4.1574°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,019 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 | 107 km | 610 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain | M4.2 | 103 km | 62 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Lentegí, Spain | M4.1 | 110 km | 625 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain | M4.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1997 | 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2002 | 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain | M4.1 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Apr 16, 1996 | 3 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Espejo, Spain | M4.0 | 42 km | 6 km |
| May 6, 1996 | 6 km SW of Espejo, Spain | M4.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1997 | 5 km N of Huétor-Tájar, Spain | M4.0 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Ríogordo, Spain | M4.0 | 99 km | 60 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km ESE of Chauchina, Spain | M4.0 | 77 km | 10 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 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Higuera de Calatrava has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").