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La Línea de la Concepción, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
64,595 Population 4,555/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°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
La Línea de la Concepción enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.7 km²)
Population Density4,555/sq mi
Coordinates36.1681°N, 5.3478°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

843 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 148 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 149 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 129 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 148 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 128 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 84 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 87 km
Aug 2, 2021 33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.5 142 km
Jan 21, 2010 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.5 147 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 102 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 87 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 66 km
Jul 6, 2002 41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 142 km
Mar 11, 2016 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 144 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 43 km
Feb 5, 2016 40 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 146 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 20 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 77 km
Aug 8, 2013 21 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 146 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 102 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 97 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m — 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 5.6 in Wettest

La Línea de la Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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