Istán, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,461 Population 22/sq mi density

968 ft Elevation 295 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

Istán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	49°F (10°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	968 ft (295 m)
Area	67.4 sq mi (174.7 km²)
Population Density	22/sq mi
Coordinates	36.5827°N, 4.9496°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.69"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,201 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010	1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain	M6.3	132 km
Jan 25, 2016	51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.3	149 km
Jan 25, 2016	39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.0	150 km
Jan 25, 2016	50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.7	148 km
Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	104 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	67 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km W of Santafé, Spain	M4.6	126 km
Jul 3, 1997	11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain	M4.5	149 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	66 km
Aug 2, 2021	33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.5	145 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	121 km
Jul 6, 2002	41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.4	141 km
Feb 24, 1997	2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain	M4.4	113 km
Jun 2, 2014	83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.4	145 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	60 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	20 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	74 km
Jan 26, 2021	2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain	M4.3	132 km
Mar 11, 2016	68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.3	132 km
Feb 5, 2016	40 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.3	144 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	39 km
1804	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	—	2	134 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (10°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	3.4 in
March	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in
April	56°F (14°C)	2.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.5 in
July	74°F (23°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	74°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.6 in
November	56°F (13°C)	4.1 in
December	51°F (11°C)	4.7 in	Wettest

Istán has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 49°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →