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Weather & Climate in Segura de la Sierra, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Segura de la Sierra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,514 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,514 ft (1,071 m) |
| Area | 65.1 sq mi (168.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2978°N, 2.6523°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
678 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 | 109 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Feb 23, 2015 | 12 km NNE of Ossa de Montiel, Spain | M4.5 | 85 km | 8 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 109 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 6 km SW of Pedro Muñoz, Spain | M4.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 84 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 131 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 1991 | 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain | M4.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1998 | 4 km ENE of El Provencio, Spain | M3.9 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 2 km W of La Torrecilla, Spain | M3.9 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Oct 22, 1996 | 7 km SW of Puerto Lumbreras, Spain | M3.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1995 | 2 km NW of Sorbas, Spain | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2005 | 19 km NNW of Lorca, Spain | M3.9 | 91 km | 6 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 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Calatrava Volcanic Field (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Calatrava Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | -3600 | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Segura de la Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.4").