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Benaoján, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,661 Population 9/sq mi density
1,831 ft Elevation 558 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
Benaoján 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 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Area187.5 sq mi (485.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates36.7193°N, 5.2522°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,061 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 128 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 36 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 144 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 41 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 99 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 31 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 147 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 131 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 70 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 23 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 145 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 148 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 143 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 117 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 120 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 129 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 128 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 146 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 68 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 71 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 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 67°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) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Benaoján has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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