Alcanar, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,402 Population 253/sq mi density

220 ft Elevation 67 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°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

Alcanar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	220 ft (67 m)
Area	37.1 sq mi (96.1 km²)
Population Density	253/sq mi
Coordinates	40.5432°N, 0.4808°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 1, 2015.

Sep 16, 2003	28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.6	134 km
Sep 21, 2003	29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.6	133 km
May 15, 1995	30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.6	98 km
Dec 15, 1991	34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain	M4.4	147 km
May 23, 1995	35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.4	100 km
Oct 2, 2013	30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.3	34 km
May 15, 1995	37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain	M4.3	102 km
Sep 16, 2003	28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.1	134 km
Sep 21, 2003	28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.1	132 km
Oct 1, 2013	30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.1	35 km
Oct 2, 2013	29 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.0	34 km
Apr 8, 2011	3 km S of Herrera de los Navarros, Spain	M3.8	149 km
Oct 4, 2013	28 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M3.7	33 km
Jul 23, 2006	10 km SE of Teruel, Spain	M3.6	130 km
Jul 23, 2006	9 km SE of Teruel, Spain	M3.6	130 km
Aug 22, 2004	29 km S of Coma-ruga, Spain	M3.6	102 km
Aug 16, 1992	66 km WNW of Sant Antoni de Portmany, Spain	M3.5	140 km
Aug 15, 1993	3 km NNE of Teruel, Spain	M3.5	135 km
Oct 19, 1996	3 km NNW of Deltebre, Spain	M3.4	29 km
Oct 6, 1998	3 km W of Tamarit de Llitera / Tamarite de Litera, Spain	M3.4	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	51°F (10°C)	1.1 in
March	54°F (12°C)	1.3 in
April	58°F (14°C)	1.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	2.1 in
June	71°F (22°C)	1.4 in
July	76°F (25°C)	0.6 in	Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
September	71°F (22°C)	2.5 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
November	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
December	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in

Alcanar has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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