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Cadiz, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
116,979 Population 4,984/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income, unemployment
Cadiz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area23.5 sq mi (60.8 km²)
Population Density4,984/sq mi
Coordinates36.5267°N, 6.2891°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

609 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 140 km
Dec 16, 2013 85 km WNW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 134 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 114 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 79 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 110 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 104 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 17 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 146 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 145 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 65 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 63 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 125 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 125 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 148 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 100 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 77 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 126 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 138 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 146 km
May 1, 1993 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco M4.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in Wettest

Cadiz has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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