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Weather & Climate in Huétor-Tájar, Spain

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

Huétor-Tájar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Area27.7 sq mi (71.7 km²)
Population Density329/sq mi
Coordinates37.1983°N, 4.0469°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,490 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 52 km 610 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 110 km 27 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 128 km 21 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 125 km 22 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 112 km 10 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 119 km 10 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 27 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 138 km 11 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 116 km 6 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 92 km 33 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 107 km 5 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 148 km 42 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 22 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 148 km 0 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 27 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 30 km 10 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 125 km 41 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 94 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 72 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 66 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 131 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Huétor-Tájar has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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