Benidorm, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

70,450 Population 2,213/sq mi density

98 ft Elevation 30 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

Benidorm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	62.0°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	98 ft (30 m)
Area	31.8 sq mi (82.5 km²)
Population Density	2,213/sq mi
Coordinates	38.5382°N, 0.1310°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.05"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

354 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 4, 2024.

Feb 2, 1999	12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain	M4.8	131 km
Sep 16, 2003	28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.6	96 km
Sep 21, 2003	29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.6	96 km
Jun 20, 2003	10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain	M4.4	72 km
Aug 14, 1991	10 km SE of Almansa, Spain	M4.2	82 km
Sep 23, 2001	1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain	M4.2	32 km
Jul 20, 2003	87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain	M4.1	89 km
Nov 11, 1993	40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain	M4.1	40 km
Sep 21, 2003	28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.1	98 km
Sep 16, 2003	28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.1	96 km
Apr 16, 2004	10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain	M4.0	146 km
Aug 14, 1999	5 km S of Calasparra, Spain	M4.0	142 km
Jul 21, 2008	1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain	M4.0	59 km
Mar 2, 2018	5 km NNE of Mula, Spain	M3.9	126 km
Nov 14, 1998	28 km SE of El Campello, Spain	M3.8	32 km
Nov 26, 1995	0 km E of Ceuti, Spain	M3.7	112 km
Jun 21, 2001	6 km ESE of Pliego, Spain	M3.7	131 km
Nov 12, 1999	1 km SE of Monóvar, Spain	M3.7	62 km
May 18, 1997	1 km WNW of Las Torres de Cotillas, Spain	M3.7	113 km
Apr 5, 2006	6 km W of Benferri, Spain	M3.7	91 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	51°F (11°C)	0.9 in
March	55°F (13°C)	1.0 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.3 in
May	64°F (18°C)	1.4 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.8 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in
October	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
November	56°F (13°C)	1.5 in
December	50°F (10°C)	1.1 in

Benidorm has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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