Weather & Climate in Jayena, Spain

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

Jayena 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 2,999 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,999 ft (914 m)
Area	309.2 sq mi (800.8 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9492°N, 3.8231°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 1.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.99"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,653 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	25 km	610 km
Jan 25, 2016	49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M6.3	145 km	12 km
Jan 25, 2016	51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.3	141 km	10 km
Dec 23, 1993	7 km E of Adra, Spain	M5.3	82 km	27 km
Mar 15, 2016	55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.2	141 km	10 km
Jan 21, 2016	48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.1	148 km	10 km
Feb 22, 2016	66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.1	138 km	10 km
Feb 4, 2002	6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain	M5.0	109 km	21 km
Mar 11, 2016	58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.0	141 km	10 km
Jan 27, 2016	57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.9	144 km	10 km
Jan 31, 2016	17 km S of Adra, Spain	M4.9	80 km	10 km
Jan 4, 1994	13 km S of El Ejido, Spain	M4.9	95 km	22 km
Mar 12, 2016	55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.9	144 km	10 km
Jan 25, 2016	62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.9	136 km	10 km
Mar 12, 2016	52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.8	149 km	10 km
Feb 23, 2016	55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.8	142 km	10 km
Mar 9, 2016	57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.8	143 km	10 km
Feb 23, 2016	59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.7	141 km	10 km
Feb 18, 2003	76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.7	127 km	10 km
Jan 25, 2016	50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.7	142 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 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	71 km
2016	MOROCCO	Earthquake	0.0 m	1	145 km
1804	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	-	2	99 km
1522	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	-	1,000	103 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	2.5 in
March	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in
April	51°F (11°C)	2.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	1.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.8 in
July	80°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.9 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.1 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.0 in	Wettest

Jayena has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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