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Candelaria, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,319 Population 1,069/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°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
Candelaria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area22.8 sq mi (58.9 km²)
Population Density1,069/sq mi
Coordinates28.3548°N, 16.3727°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 18, 2019.

Jan 18, 2019 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain M4.4 41 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 79 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 147 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 126 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 82 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 49 km
Aug 1, 1998 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.7 79 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 146 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 36 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 73 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 106 km
Jul 16, 2004 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 135 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 148 km
Apr 28, 2003 23 km SE of Candelaria, Spain M3.3 24 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 38 km
Apr 15, 1999 34 km WSW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 60 km
May 16, 1992 34 km WNW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 37 km
Jun 21, 2002 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 36 km
Jan 19, 1996 87 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.3 106 km
Jan 31, 2003 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Meteorological 6.0 m — 18 km
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m — 98 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m — 15 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical — — 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 28 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 87 km
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 145 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Candelaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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