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Weather & Climate in Roquetas de Mar, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roquetas de Mar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 44.6 sq mi (115.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7642°N, 2.6148°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,384 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 | 86 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 29 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 133 km | 1 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 38 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 22 km | 22 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 111 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 | 115 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 23 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in |
Roquetas de Mar has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.0").