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Weather & Climate in Zafarraya, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zafarraya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,930 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,930 ft (893 m) |
| Area | 309.2 sq mi (800.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9755°N, 4.1444°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,630 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 | 54 km | 610 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 110 km | 27 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 123 km | 22 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2003 | 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1997 | 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain | M4.5 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 133 km | 42 km |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 6 km W of Quesada, Spain | M4.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 128 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1680 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 70 | 45 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 111 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 1,000 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Zafarraya has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").