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Weather & Climate in La Gineta, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Gineta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) |
| Area | 83.1 sq mi (215.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1145°N, 1.9960°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
429 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 59 km | 8 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain | M4.4 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Villar de Domingo García, Spain | M4.2 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 107 km | 2 km |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain | M4.0 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 140 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 5 km NNE of Mula, Spain | M3.9 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain | M3.9 | 56 km | 7 km |
| Feb 4, 2005 | 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2008 | 5 km ENE of Tembleque, Spain | M3.8 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Apr 20, 1992 | Spain | M3.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 2 km SSW of Minaya, Spain | M3.8 | 33 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in |
La Gineta has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.4").