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Benzú, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,987 Population 117/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
63°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
Benzú enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 74°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

53°F Jan (11°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.2 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates35.9165°N, 5.3729°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 133 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 134 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 143 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 101 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 145 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 132 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 106 km
Jul 25, 2020 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 147 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 149 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 72 km
Jun 3, 1994 7 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 142 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 114 km
Apr 6, 2004 23 km NE of Targuist, Morocco M4.5 149 km
Jan 21, 2010 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.5 119 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 130 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 96 km
Mar 3, 2004 13 km SW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.5 149 km
Aug 2, 2021 33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.5 134 km
Jan 28, 2016 24 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.5 149 km
Feb 24, 2004 2 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.5 148 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 70 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
March 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Benzú has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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