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Weather & Climate in Rágol, Spain

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

Rágol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,355 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,355 ft (413 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates36.9952°N, 2.6818°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,443 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 77 km 610 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 35 km 27 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 80 km 10 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 119 km 1 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 14 km 21 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 56 km 10 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 40 km 22 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 130 km 10 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 148 km 10 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 97 km 10 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 105 km 5 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 72 km 10 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 118 km 20 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 67 km 33 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 118 km 0 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 142 km 0 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 101 km 5 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 127 km 5 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 104 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 97 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 130 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 3 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Rágol has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 40°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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