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Weather & Climate in La Torrecilla, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Torrecilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 831.7 sq mi (2,154.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6236°N, 1.7279°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
734 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 144 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 10 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 97 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 145 km | 22 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 9 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 9 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 24 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain | M4.1 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 37 km | 0 km |
| Jun 7, 1995 | 5 km E of Níjar, Spain | M4.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 31 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 62 km | 2 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 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in |
La Torrecilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 47°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").