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Benalauría, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
469 Population 3/sq mi density
2,185 ft Elevation 666 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
Benalauría enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°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 29.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,185 ft (666 m)
Area187.5 sq mi (485.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates36.5945°N, 5.2610°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

998 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 26, 2021.

Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 116 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 46 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 150 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 94 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 55 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 137 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 148 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 34 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 12 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 57 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 64 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 150 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 130 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 114 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 134 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 124 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 116 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 63 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 63 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 63 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) 4.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
December 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Benalauría has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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