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Garachico, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,000 Population 293/sq mi density
968 ft Elevation 295 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income, unemployment
Garachico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.0 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates28.7781°N, 17.7646°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 11, 2013.

Mar 29, 2013 32 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.7 141 km
Mar 27, 2013 25 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.6 128 km
May 6, 2003 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.2 122 km
Apr 11, 2013 26 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.1 127 km
Mar 29, 2013 25 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.1 130 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 100 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 112 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 120 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 148 km
Jan 15, 1998 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.8 137 km
Jun 5, 1990 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain M3.6 107 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 97 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 95 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 87 km
Sep 12, 1990 6 km NW of Valverde, Spain M3.3 105 km
Jan 19, 1996 87 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.3 145 km
Jan 8, 1990 9 km SW of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.2 97 km
Jun 7, 1990 8 km NNW of Frontera, Spain M3.1 109 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km N of San Juan de la Rambla, Spain M3.1 114 km
Apr 9, 1993 16 km W of Playa de las Américas, Spain M3.1 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m 89 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: La Palma (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 24 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 119 km
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Garachico has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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