Alcalá de los Gazules, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,639 Population 34/sq mi density

686 ft Elevation 209 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$33,493 median income, unemployment

Alcalá de los Gazules enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	63.6°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	686 ft (209 m)
Area	167.2 sq mi (433.1 km²)
Population Density	34/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4621°N, 5.7238°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

715 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 17, 2018.

Apr 22, 2010	10 km NW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	140 km
Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	131 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	54 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	51 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	77 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	31 km
Apr 8, 2006	36 km S of Mazagón, Spain	M4.4	111 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	50 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	38 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	125 km
May 1, 1993	12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.2	137 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	104 km
Feb 18, 2011	61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco	M4.2	149 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	111 km
Aug 20, 1997	20 km SE of Marbella, Spain	M4.1	89 km
Mar 23, 2005	8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain	M4.1	20 km
Sep 15, 2002	7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain	M4.1	88 km
Aug 10, 2004	45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain	M4.0	130 km
May 18, 2007	12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.0	138 km
Apr 26, 2018	9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	30 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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	107 km
1978	CADIZ	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	113 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
March	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
April	60°F (15°C)	2.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.5 in
July	76°F (24°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	0.8 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.9 in
November	60°F (15°C)	4.5 in
December	55°F (13°C)	4.7 in	Wettest

Alcalá de los Gazules has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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