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Benalmádena, Spain
Full City Profile
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
58,854
Population
5,109/sq mi density
787 ft
Elevation
240 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°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
Benalmádena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5961°N, 4.5727°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 23 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Benalmádena has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 51°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.0").