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Weather & Climate in La Carolina, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Carolina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,975 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,975 ft (602 m) |
| Area | 126.4 sq mi (327.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2756°N, 3.6154°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
754 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 | 146 km | 610 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km ESE of Chauchina, Spain | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1997 | 5 km N of Huétor-Tájar, Spain | M4.0 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 4 km SE of Agrón, Spain | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1991 | 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 1996 | 3 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1990 | 2 km SSW of Otura, Spain | M4.0 | 134 km | 23 km |
| May 6, 1996 | 6 km SW of Espejo, Spain | M4.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Espejo, Spain | M4.0 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Jul 31, 2017 | 3 km N of Albuñuelas, Spain | M3.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 75 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
La Carolina has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.2").