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Weather & Climate in San José, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 2,218.7 sq mi (5,746.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7605°N, 2.1091°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,001 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 | 130 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 74 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 24 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 111 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 59 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 65 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain | M4.3 | 57 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 70 km NW of El Amria, Algeria | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 134 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in |
San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").