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Benahavís, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,275 Population 34/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
58°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
Benahavís enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area67.4 sq mi (174.7 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates36.5236°N, 5.0463°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,154 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 M6.3 143 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 101 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 137 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 64 km
Aug 2, 2021 33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.5 145 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 112 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 68 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 123 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 150 km
Jul 6, 2002 41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 142 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 54 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 143 km
Mar 11, 2016 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 135 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 11 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 63 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 138 km
Feb 5, 2016 40 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 145 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 106 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 130 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 44 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 50 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake — 2 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Benahavís has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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