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Weather & Climate in Pétrola, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pétrola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,854 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,854 ft (870 m) |
| Area | 124.8 sq mi (323.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8263°N, 1.5566°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
539 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 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 100 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain | M4.4 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain | M4.2 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 101 km | 0 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain | M4.0 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 73 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in |
Pétrola has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.5").