Cortes de la Frontera, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,579 Population 113/sq mi density

2,054 ft Elevation 626 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°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

Cortes de la Frontera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	59.1°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	47°F (9°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,054 ft (626 m)
Area	31.8 sq mi (82.3 km²)
Population Density	113/sq mi
Coordinates	36.6171°N, 5.3427°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

961 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 17, 2018.

Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	122 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	40 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	52 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	26 km
Feb 24, 1997	2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain	M4.4	143 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	56 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	19 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	117 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	72 km
Apr 17, 1996	5 km E of Montemayor, Spain	M4.2	131 km
Feb 18, 2011	61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco	M4.2	140 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	121 km
Jul 9, 2014	7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain	M4.2	130 km
Sep 15, 2002	7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain	M4.1	61 km
Mar 23, 2005	8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain	M4.1	58 km
Aug 20, 1997	20 km SE of Marbella, Spain	M4.1	60 km
Apr 26, 2018	9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	9 km
May 6, 1996	6 km SW of Espejo, Spain	M4.0	131 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	69 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	47°F (9°C)	4.6 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	4.1 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.7 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
May	60°F (15°C)	1.6 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.6 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	69°F (20°C)	0.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
November	54°F (12°C)	4.6 in
December	50°F (10°C)	5.0 in	Wettest

Cortes de la Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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