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Weather & Climate in Órgiva, Spain

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

Órgiva experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 342 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Area56.6 sq mi (146.6 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates36.9026°N, 3.4238°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,626 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 13 km 610 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 141 km 12 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 46 km 27 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 139 km 10 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 142 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 136 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 130 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 144 km 10 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 150 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 135 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 76 km 21 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 130 km 10 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 137 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 48 km 10 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 61 km 22 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 139 km 10 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 137 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 137 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 143 km 10 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 119 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 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 70 105 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 141 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 2 92 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 1,000 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Órgiva has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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