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Weather & Climate in Montejicar, Spain

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Montejicar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,760 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,760 ft (1,146 m)
Area98.4 sq mi (254.7 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates37.5722°N, 3.5053°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.4"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,422 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 68 km 610 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 104 km 27 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 95 km 21 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 119 km 22 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 116 km 10 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 149 km 10 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 48 km 10 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 131 km 10 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 106 km 33 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 63 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 44 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 42 km 10 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 146 km 3 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 149 km 8 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 46 km 10 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 85 km 62 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 100 km 5 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 49 km 10 km
Dec 19, 1997 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain M4.1 75 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain M4.1 44 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 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 70 130 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Montejicar has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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