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Weather & Climate in Mojacar, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mojacar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1402°N, 1.8510°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
941 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 | 106 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 67 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 57 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 63 km | 0 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 70 km NW of El Amria, Algeria | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain | M4.3 | 103 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 76 km | 8 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 | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in |
Mojacar has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.1").