Benaocaz, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

728 Population 23/sq mi density

2,559 ft Elevation 780 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°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

Benaocaz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	57.7°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,559 ft (780 m)
Area	31.8 sq mi (82.3 km²)
Population Density	23/sq mi
Coordinates	36.7007°N, 5.4222°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"

19% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

939 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 17, 2018.

Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	134 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	28 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	43 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	85 km
Feb 24, 1997	2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain	M4.4	146 km
Apr 8, 2006	36 km S of Mazagón, Spain	M4.4	132 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	16 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	30 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	63 km
Apr 17, 1996	5 km E of Montemayor, Spain	M4.2	126 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	81 km
Jul 9, 2014	7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain	M4.2	135 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	127 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	132 km
Sep 15, 2002	7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain	M4.1	53 km
Aug 20, 1997	20 km SE of Marbella, Spain	M4.1	71 km
Mar 23, 2005	8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain	M4.1	57 km
May 6, 1996	6 km SW of Espejo, Spain	M4.0	127 km
Apr 26, 2018	9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	16 km
Jan 4, 2005	41 km E of Ceuta, Spain	M4.0	103 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	74 km
1978	CADIZ	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	144 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	4.6 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	4.1 in
March	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
May	59°F (15°C)	1.8 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	68°F (20°C)	0.8 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
November	52°F (11°C)	4.6 in
December	47°F (9°C)	4.9 in	Wettest

Benaocaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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