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Weather & Climate in Peligros, Spain

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

Peligros 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 2,274 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

Elevation2,274 ft (693 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density2,549/sq mi
Coordinates37.2323°N, 3.6290°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,510 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 31 km 610 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 81 km 27 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 92 km 21 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 88 km 10 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 97 km 22 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 99 km 10 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 12 km 10 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 73 km 33 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 80 km 5 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 26 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 145 km 0 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 11 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 8 km 10 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 123 km 3 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 46 km 62 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 100 km 5 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 12 km 10 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 120 km 73 km
Mar 8, 1990 5 km NNW of Lentegí, Spain M4.1 39 km 625 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 146 km 4 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 99 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 2 128 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 1,000 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Calatrava Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,117 m (3,665 ft) -3600 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Peligros has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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