Ardales, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,631 Population 39/sq mi density

1,329 ft Elevation 405 meters

60°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

Ardales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,329 ft (405 m)
Area	67.3 sq mi (174.4 km²)
Population Density	39/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8780°N, 4.8469°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"

32% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,218 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010	1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain	M6.3	116 km
Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	135 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km W of Santafé, Spain	M4.6	104 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	64 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	50 km
Jul 3, 1997	11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain	M4.5	142 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	140 km
Feb 24, 1997	2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain	M4.4	92 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	69 km
Jan 28, 2021	2 km NW of Santafé, Spain	M4.3	105 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	49 km
Jan 26, 2021	2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain	M4.3	108 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	104 km
Mar 11, 2016	68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.3	148 km
Jan 23, 2021	2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain	M4.2	103 km
Apr 17, 1996	5 km E of Montemayor, Spain	M4.2	88 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	148 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	140 km
Jul 9, 2014	7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain	M4.2	82 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	53 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	24 km
1804	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	—	2	144 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	3.0 in
March	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
June	69°F (21°C)	0.6 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in
October	62°F (16°C)	2.7 in
November	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
December	49°F (10°C)	4.3 in	Wettest

Ardales has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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