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Weather & Climate in Vélez-Blanco, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vélez-Blanco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,520 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,520 ft (1,073 m) |
| Area | 137.8 sq mi (356.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6918°N, 2.0959°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
936 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 128 km | 27 km |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M5.1 | 37 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 80 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain | M4.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain | M4.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Sep 2, 1996 | 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain | M4.6 | 40 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2011 | 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain | M4.5 | 37 km | 0 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain | M4.4 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain | M4.3 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain | M4.3 | 27 km | 8 km |
| Aug 6, 2002 | 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain | M4.1 | 38 km | 0 km |
| Dec 19, 1997 | 3 km SSW of Pampaneira, Spain | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1995 | 5 km E of Níjar, Spain | M4.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain | M4.1 | 89 km | 11 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 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in |
Vélez-Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.3").