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Almáchar, Spain
Full City Profile
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,909
Population
305/sq mi density
728 ft
Elevation
222 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
Almáchar 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 | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8089°N, 4.2161°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 | 34 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 138 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 99 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Almáchar has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.1").