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Weather & Climate in Moratalla, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moratalla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,103 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,103 ft (641 m) |
| Area | 627.5 sq mi (1,625.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1893°N, 1.8918°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
653 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 58 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 136 km | 21 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 62 km | 20 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 118 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 58 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 41 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1995 | 5 km E of Níjar, Spain | M4.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 28 km | 0 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain | M4.1 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Nov 18, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Gádor, Spain | M4.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1991 | 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain | M4.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 73 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 18 km | 2 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 2 km W of La Torrecilla, Spain | M3.9 | 64 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in |
Moratalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").