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El Gastor, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,945 Population 33/sq mi density
1,965 ft Elevation 599 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°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 Gastor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,965 ft (599 m)
Area59.3 sq mi (153.5 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates36.8548°N, 5.3233°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,035 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 145 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 23 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 145 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 101 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 26 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 29 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 134 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 140 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 82 km
Jan 28, 2021 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain M4.3 146 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 39 km
Jan 26, 2021 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain M4.3 149 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 143 km
Jan 23, 2021 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain M4.2 145 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 81 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 145 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 125 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 107 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 74 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 35 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 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (10°C) 4.6 in Wettest

El Gastor has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 47°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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