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Weather & Climate in Huercal-Overa, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huercal-Overa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 135.3 sq mi (350.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3892°N, 1.9430°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
967 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 | 149 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 113 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 42 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 67 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 113 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 41 km | 20 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 41 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 49 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain | M4.3 | 120 km | 3 km |
| Jun 7, 1995 | 5 km E of Níjar, Spain | M4.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in |
Huercal-Overa has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").