Estepona, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

67,012 Population 834/sq mi density

226 ft Elevation 69 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°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

Estepona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	63.3°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	226 ft (69 m)
Area	80.4 sq mi (208.2 km²)
Population Density	834/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4276°N, 5.1459°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.08"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,045 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 2, 2021.

Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	95 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	67 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	102 km
Aug 2, 2021	33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.5	144 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	75 km
Feb 24, 1997	2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain	M4.4	136 km
Jul 6, 2002	41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.4	141 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	53 km
Feb 5, 2016	40 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.3	145 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	11 km
Mar 11, 2016	68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.3	137 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	49 km
Jul 9, 2014	7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain	M4.2	121 km
Apr 5, 2016	Strait of Gibraltar	M4.2	149 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	95 km
Jan 23, 2021	2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain	M4.2	150 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	52 km
Apr 17, 1996	5 km E of Montemayor, Spain	M4.2	143 km
Feb 18, 2011	61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco	M4.2	113 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	95 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	64 km
1804	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	—	2	145 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
March	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
May	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	0.7 in
October	65°F (19°C)	2.6 in
November	59°F (15°C)	4.0 in
December	55°F (13°C)	5.1 in	Wettest

Estepona has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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