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Weather & Climate in Orcera, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orcera experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,490 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,490 ft (759 m) |
| Area | 65.1 sq mi (168.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3174°N, 2.6649°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
665 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 | 111 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 115 km | 20 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 82 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 86 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 87 km | 2 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 133 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 1991 | 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain | M4.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain | M3.9 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | 2 km NW of Sorbas, Spain | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1996 | 7 km SW of Puerto Lumbreras, Spain | M3.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 2 km W of La Torrecilla, Spain | M3.9 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Aug 7, 2002 | 24 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 88 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Orcera has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.4").