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Weather & Climate in Pegalajar, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pegalajar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,694 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,694 ft (821 m) |
| Area | 50.4 sq mi (130.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7401°N, 3.6495°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,248 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 | 87 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 126 km | 27 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain | M4.2 | 98 km | 62 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1997 | 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain | M4.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Lentegí, Spain | M4.1 | 95 km | 625 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km S of Atarfe, Spain | M4.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2003 | 12 km NNW of Espejo, Spain | M4.0 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Nov 7, 1990 | 2 km SSW of Otura, Spain | M4.0 | 75 km | 23 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 4 km SE of Agrón, Spain | M4.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 134 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Pegalajar has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 43°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.2").