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Águilas, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
34,533 Population 306/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income, unemployment
Águilas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area112.9 sq mi (292.4 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates37.4063°N, 1.5829°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

786 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 140 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 77 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 34 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 97 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 138 km
Feb 2, 1999 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain M4.8 88 km
Aug 6, 2002 14 km S of Caravaca, Spain M4.7 69 km
Sep 2, 1996 2 km NE of Cazalla, Spain M4.6 29 km
Jun 30, 2005 45 km SE of Carboneras, Spain M4.6 80 km
May 11, 2011 3 km NE of Lorca, Spain M4.5 33 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 145 km
Jan 29, 2005 19 km SW of Bullas, Spain M4.4 60 km
Jun 20, 2003 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain M4.4 111 km
Feb 3, 2005 20 km NW of Lorca, Spain M4.3 52 km
Apr 18, 2012 33 km S of Roquetas de Mar, Spain M4.3 141 km
Jun 7, 1995 5 km E of Níjar, Spain M4.1 70 km
Feb 6, 2008 8 km SSE of Níjar, Spain M4.1 77 km
Aug 6, 2002 16 km S of Cehegín, Spain M4.1 63 km
May 7, 1991 6 km SW of Chirivel, Spain M4.0 68 km
Apr 24, 1996 19 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in

Águilas has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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