El Arahal, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

19,565 Population 162/sq mi density

387 ft Elevation 118 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

El Arahal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	63.8°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	387 ft (118 m)
Area	120.5 sq mi (312.2 km²)
Population Density	162/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2627°N, 5.5453°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

861 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 17, 2018.

Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	37 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	118 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	27 km
Apr 8, 2006	36 km S of Mazagón, Spain	M4.4	130 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	60 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	124 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	89 km
Jul 4, 1994	13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain	M4.3	126 km
Apr 17, 1996	5 km E of Montemayor, Spain	M4.2	91 km
Jul 9, 2014	7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain	M4.2	150 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	125 km
Mar 23, 2005	8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain	M4.1	105 km
Aug 20, 1997	20 km SE of Marbella, Spain	M4.1	122 km
Sep 15, 2002	7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain	M4.1	27 km
Apr 16, 1996	3 km E of Montemayor, Spain	M4.0	89 km
Apr 26, 2018	9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	80 km
May 6, 1996	6 km SW of Espejo, Spain	M4.0	92 km
May 2, 1990	14 km ESE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.0	129 km
Mar 19, 2013	9 km WNW of Jimena de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	89 km
Aug 10, 2004	45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain	M4.0	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	53°F (12°C)	2.7 in
March	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
April	60°F (15°C)	1.9 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.6 in
July	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	79°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	74°F (24°C)	0.7 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.0 in
November	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in
December	53°F (12°C)	3.8 in	Wettest

El Arahal has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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