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Arenas, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,200 Population 311/sq mi density
1,362 ft Elevation 415 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
Arenas 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 Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density311/sq mi
Coordinates36.8163°N, 4.0441°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,745 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 10, 2022.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 48 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 134 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 130 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 99 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 147 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 131 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 129 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 137 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 137 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 131 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 131 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 150 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 134 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 127 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 135 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 110 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 92 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 139 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 134 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 131 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 50 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 134 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 91 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Arenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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