Catalan Bay, Gibraltar

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526 Population 199/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Catalan Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density199/sq mi
Coordinates36.1396°N, 5.3416°W
TimezoneEurope/Gibraltar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

870 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 145 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 147 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 150 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 126 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 145 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 126 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 82 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 90 km
Jan 21, 2010 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.5 144 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 88 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 105 km
Aug 2, 2021 33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.5 140 km
Jul 6, 2002 41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 140 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 69 km
Aug 20, 1994 21 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 150 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 46 km
Mar 11, 2016 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 143 km
Feb 5, 2016 40 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 144 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 21 km
Feb 24, 2004 13 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.3 148 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 99 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (23°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) 4.8 in
December 56°F (13°C) 5.8 in Wettest

Catalan Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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