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Berja, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,035 Population 193/sq mi density
1,109 ft Elevation 338 meters
56°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
Berja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Area77.8 sq mi (201.6 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates36.8469°N, 2.9497°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,535 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 149 km
Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 54 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 10 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 147 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 99 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 143 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 150 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 133 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 148 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 140 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 42 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 30 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 143 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 136 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 142 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 25 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 147 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 143 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 142 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 70 147 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 149 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 102 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Berja has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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