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Weather & Climate in Montefrío, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montefrío enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Area | 98.9 sq mi (256.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3231°N, 4.0090°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,457 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 | 57 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 114 km | 27 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 129 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 136 km | 41 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 108 km | 73 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain | M4.2 | 49 km | 62 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain | M4.1 | 123 km | 97 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 78 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 143 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 1,000 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Montefrío has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").