Jimena de la Frontera, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,681 Population 56/sq mi density

489 ft Elevation 149 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

Jimena de la Frontera 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 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	62.9°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	53°F (11°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	489 ft (149 m)
Area	118.4 sq mi (306.7 km²)
Population Density	56/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4352°N, 5.4539°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"

26% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

859 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 17, 2018.

Apr 22, 2010	10 km NW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	147 km
Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	112 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	56 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	74 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	73 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	35 km
Apr 8, 2006	36 km S of Mazagón, Spain	M4.4	135 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	28 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	34 km
Feb 18, 2011	61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco	M4.2	130 km
May 1, 1993	12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.2	144 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	80 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	99 km
Jul 9, 2014	7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain	M4.2	146 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	108 km
Mar 23, 2005	8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain	M4.1	41 km
Sep 15, 2002	7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain	M4.1	83 km
Aug 20, 1997	20 km SE of Marbella, Spain	M4.1	64 km
Apr 26, 2018	9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	14 km
Mar 19, 2013	9 km WNW of Jimena de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	9 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	86 km
1978	CADIZ	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	137 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (11°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
March	56°F (14°C)	3.1 in
April	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
June	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	0.7 in
October	65°F (18°C)	2.8 in
November	59°F (15°C)	4.5 in
December	55°F (13°C)	5.2 in	Wettest

Jimena de la Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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