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Alcaucín, Spain
Full City Profile
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,697
Population
19/sq mi density
1,683 ft
Elevation
513 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°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
Alcaucín 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. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.
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 | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
| Area | 88.4 sq mi (228.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9030°N, 4.1141°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 103 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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 |
Alcaucín 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").