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Weather & Climate in Pliego, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pliego enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 303.7 sq mi (786.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9895°N, 1.5044°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
646 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 36 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 139 km | 21 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 38 km | 20 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 36 km | 0 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 34 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1993 | 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1995 | 5 km E of Níjar, Spain | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 27 km | 0 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain | M4.1 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 27 km | 2 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 37 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 1991 | 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain | M4.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in |
Pliego has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.3").