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Almuñécar, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
27,696 Population 692/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 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
Almuñécar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area40.0 sq mi (103.6 km²)
Population Density692/sq mi
Coordinates36.7325°N, 3.6917°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,741 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 13, 2024.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 29 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 120 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 136 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 117 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 139 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 67 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 138 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 116 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 123 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 140 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 112 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 139 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 115 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 127 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 105 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 119 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 111 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 118 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 59 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 81 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 121 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 73 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Almuñécar has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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