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Algar, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,637 Population 64/sq mi density
682 ft Elevation 208 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
Algar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area25.6 sq mi (66.3 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates36.6575°N, 5.6556°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 142 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 32 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 64 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 55 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 9 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 112 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 57 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 46 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 128 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 139 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 142 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 100 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 40 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 66 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 88 km
Aug 10, 2004 45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain M4.0 131 km
Jun 26, 2004 51 km S of Islantilla, Spain M4.0 140 km
Mar 19, 2013 9 km WNW of Jimena de la Frontera, Spain M4.0 24 km
Apr 26, 2018 9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain M4.0 25 km
Jan 4, 2005 41 km E of Ceuta, Spain M4.0 111 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 95 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m — 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Algar has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 50°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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