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Weather & Climate in Mollina, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mollina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Area | 22.9 sq mi (59.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1253°N, 4.6569°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,230 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 | 101 km | 610 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 83 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 62 km | 6 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 95 km | 42 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 81 km | 41 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain | M4.3 | 136 km | 72 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 75 km | 73 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain | M4.2 | 70 km | 62 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain | M4.1 | 83 km | 97 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain | M4.1 | 140 km | 44 km |
| Sep 15, 2002 | 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain | M4.1 | 55 km | 4 km |
| Dec 19, 1997 | 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain | M4.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Mollina has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.1").