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Fuengirola, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
71,482 Population 8,654/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
62°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
Fuengirola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density8,654/sq mi
Coordinates36.5400°N, 4.6247°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,681 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Sep 15, 2022.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 107 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 130 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 145 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 148 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 125 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 130 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 133 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 141 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 134 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 134 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 132 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 140 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 128 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 135 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 129 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 141 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 135 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 139 km
Jul 25, 2020 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 141 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 29 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 130 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 53°F (11°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Fuengirola has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 51°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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