Carratraca, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

849 Population 14/sq mi density

1,742 ft Elevation 531 meters

61°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

Carratraca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	60.9°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,742 ft (531 m)
Area	60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²)
Population Density	14/sq mi
Coordinates	36.8529°N, 4.8200°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010	1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain	M6.3	114 km
Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	132 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km W of Santafé, Spain	M4.6	102 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	66 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	54 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	141 km
Jul 3, 1997	11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain	M4.5	139 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	71 km
Feb 24, 1997	2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain	M4.4	90 km
Jan 26, 2021	2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain	M4.3	107 km
Mar 11, 2016	68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.3	144 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	48 km
Jan 28, 2021	2 km NW of Santafé, Spain	M4.3	103 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	103 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	137 km
Feb 18, 2011	61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco	M4.2	147 km
Apr 17, 1996	5 km E of Montemayor, Spain	M4.2	90 km
Jan 23, 2021	2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain	M4.2	102 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	146 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	50 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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	20 km
1804	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	—	2	140 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
March	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in
May	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.6 in
July	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in	Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	71°F (22°C)	0.8 in
October	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in
November	55°F (13°C)	3.6 in
December	50°F (10°C)	4.2 in	Wettest

Carratraca has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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