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El Ejido, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
84,710 Population 917/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 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 Ejido enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area92.4 sq mi (239.2 km²)
Population Density917/sq mi
Coordinates36.7763°N, 2.8146°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,497 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 148 km
Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 68 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 147 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 11 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 142 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 87 km
May 11, 2011 4 km NE of Lorca, Spain M5.1 144 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 148 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 131 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 139 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 41 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 135 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 29 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 140 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 14 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 142 km
Jul 11, 2017 62 km NNW of Beni Saf, Algeria M4.8 148 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 145 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 142 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 148 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 103 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in Wettest
December 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in

El Ejido has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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