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Cártama, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,313 Population 333/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°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
Cártama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area63.9 sq mi (165.6 km²)
Population Density333/sq mi
Coordinates36.7107°N, 4.6330°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,476 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 M6.3 101 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 146 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 141 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 145 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 148 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 150 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 146 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 144 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 143 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 149 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 142 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 150 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 149 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 145 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 140 km
Feb 23, 2016 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 148 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 115 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 142 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 86 km
Mar 11, 2016 53 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 10 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 146 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Cártama has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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