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Barbate, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,551 Population 285/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°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
Barbate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area79.3 sq mi (205.3 km²)
Population Density285/sq mi
Coordinates36.1924°N, 5.9219°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

638 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 136 km
Dec 16, 2013 85 km WNW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 127 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 106 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 129 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 88 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 38 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 111 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 142 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 111 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 66 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 77 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 32 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 125 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 146 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 97 km
May 1, 1993 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco M4.2 103 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 120 km
Feb 14, 2010 16 km NNE of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.2 145 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 108 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 123 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 70 136 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m — 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in

Barbate has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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