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Weather & Climate in Ojén, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ojén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 67.4 sq mi (174.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5649°N, 4.8556°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,327 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 | 125 km | 610 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 100 km | 110 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 53 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 75 km | 11 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 129 km | 44 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 72 km | 6 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 40 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 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 | 35 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Ojén has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 49°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").