Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

83,831 Population 1,064/sq mi density

138 ft Elevation 42 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

Chiclana de la Frontera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	138 ft (42 m)
Area	78.8 sq mi (204.1 km²)
Population Density	1,064/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4198°N, 6.1437°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

641 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 1, 2022.

Dec 16, 2013	85 km WNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	131 km
Apr 22, 2010	10 km NW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	128 km
Jan 3, 2005	45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal	M4.7	129 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	77 km
Jan 10, 2006	82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal	M4.5	122 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	102 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	13 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	59 km
Apr 8, 2006	36 km S of Mazagón, Spain	M4.4	80 km
Jan 1, 2022	80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal	M4.3	137 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	88 km
May 23, 2005	Strait of Gibraltar	M4.3	138 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	60 km
Nov 9, 1993	44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal	M4.3	141 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	142 km
May 1, 1993	12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.2	125 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	129 km
Feb 23, 2005	91 km S of Olhão, Portugal	M4.1	143 km
Sep 15, 2002	7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain	M4.1	113 km
Jul 25, 2010	92 km S of Olhão, Portugal	M4.1	142 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	144 km
1978	CADIZ	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	75 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
March	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
April	60°F (16°C)	2.1 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.3 in
June	71°F (22°C)	0.6 in
July	76°F (25°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	0.7 in
October	67°F (19°C)	2.6 in
November	60°F (15°C)	3.9 in
December	55°F (13°C)	4.2 in	Wettest

Chiclana de la Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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