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El Rompido, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,729 Population 14/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 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 Rompido enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area124.6 sq mi (322.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates37.2177°N, 7.1221°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

427 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 71 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 142 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 103 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 120 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 112 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 50 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 120 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 146 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 128 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 146 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 95 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 145 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 70 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 134 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 111 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 81 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 89 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 143 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 83 km
Aug 1, 2016 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in Wettest

El Rompido has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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