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Algeciras, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
121,414 Population 2,994/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 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
Algeciras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area40.6 sq mi (105.0 km²)
Population Density2,994/sq mi
Coordinates36.1333°N, 5.4505°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

747 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 124 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 119 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 89 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 89 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 106 km
Aug 2, 2021 33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.5 149 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 79 km
Jan 21, 2010 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.5 142 km
Jul 6, 2002 41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 149 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 149 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 67 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 11 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 51 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 107 km
May 1, 1993 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco M4.2 116 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 82 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 87 km
Feb 14, 2010 16 km NNE of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.2 133 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 67 km
Mar 4, 1991 4 km WNW of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.1 148 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 70 106 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m — 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
December 56°F (13°C) 5.8 in Wettest

Algeciras has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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