Los Barrios, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

23,513 Population 132/sq mi density

75 ft Elevation 23 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

Los Barrios 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 Average	63.5°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	75 ft (23 m)
Area	177.5 sq mi (459.7 km²)
Population Density	132/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1848°N, 5.4921°W
Timezone	Europe/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

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

Feb 10, 2025	25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco	M5.1	130 km
Apr 22, 2010	10 km NW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	122 km
Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	96 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	83 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	101 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	74 km
Jan 21, 2010	6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco	M4.5	148 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	61 km
Apr 8, 2006	36 km S of Mazagón, Spain	M4.4	143 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	48 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	8 km
Feb 18, 2011	61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco	M4.2	113 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	74 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	89 km
Feb 14, 2010	16 km NNE of Ouezzane, Morocco	M4.2	139 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	89 km
May 1, 1993	12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.2	119 km
Mar 23, 2005	8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain	M4.1	42 km
Sep 15, 2002	7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain	M4.1	111 km
Aug 20, 1997	20 km SE of Marbella, Spain	M4.1	71 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	105 km
1978	CADIZ	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	135 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

Los Barrios 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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