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Balanegra, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,931 Population 32/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 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
Balanegra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 349 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area92.4 sq mi (239.2 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates36.7489°N, 2.9097°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.6"
83% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,527 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 61 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 141 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 146 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 139 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 3 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 135 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 95 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 125 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 142 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 132 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 48 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 13 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 128 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 133 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 22 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 133 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 139 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 135 km
Feb 23, 2016 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 141 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 96 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
February 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Wettest

Balanegra has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in December to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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