Castellar de la Frontera, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,013 Population 25/sq mi density

722 ft Elevation 220 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°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

Castellar de la Frontera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	63.5°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	722 ft (220 m)
Area	118.4 sq mi (306.7 km²)
Population Density	25/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3174°N, 5.4541°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"

22% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.55"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

767 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

Feb 10, 2025	25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco	M5.1	145 km
Apr 22, 2010	10 km NW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	136 km
Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	102 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	69 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	74 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	86 km
Apr 8, 2006	36 km S of Mazagón, Spain	M4.4	140 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	47 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	35 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	22 km
May 1, 1993	12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.2	133 km
Feb 18, 2011	61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco	M4.2	121 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	86 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	97 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	81 km
Mar 23, 2005	8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain	M4.1	41 km
Aug 20, 1997	20 km SE of Marbella, Spain	M4.1	65 km
Sep 15, 2002	7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain	M4.1	95 km
Mar 19, 2013	9 km WNW of Jimena de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	18 km
Apr 26, 2018	9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	27 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	93 km
1978	CADIZ	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	137 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	4.7 in	Coldest
February	55°F (13°C)	3.6 in
March	57°F (14°C)	3.3 in
April	60°F (15°C)	2.5 in
May	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	0.7 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in
November	60°F (16°C)	4.6 in
December	56°F (13°C)	5.6 in	Wettest

Castellar de la Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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