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Weather & Climate in Novelda, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Novelda 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 311 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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 31.9 sq mi (82.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 850/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3848°N, 0.7677°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
498 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 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 111 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 48 km | 8 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain | M4.2 | 78 km | 6 km |
| Nov 11, 1993 | 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain | M4.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain | M4.1 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 84 km | 2 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain | M4.0 | 76 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in |
Novelda has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.3").