Los Palacios y Villafranca, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

36,824 Population 714/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 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 Palacios y Villafranca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	64.3°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Area	51.6 sq mi (133.6 km²)
Population Density	714/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1618°N, 5.9243°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

659 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 17, 2018.

Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	41 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	52 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	93 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	56 km
Apr 8, 2006	36 km S of Mazagón, Spain	M4.4	94 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	117 km
Jul 4, 1994	13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain	M4.3	105 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	98 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	144 km
Apr 17, 1996	5 km E of Montemayor, Spain	M4.2	126 km
Aug 20, 1997	20 km SE of Marbella, Spain	M4.1	137 km
Mar 23, 2005	8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain	M4.1	89 km
Sep 15, 2002	7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain	M4.1	58 km
Apr 16, 1996	3 km E of Montemayor, Spain	M4.0	124 km
Apr 26, 2018	9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	81 km
May 6, 1996	6 km SW of Espejo, Spain	M4.0	127 km
Aug 10, 2004	45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain	M4.0	114 km
Jun 26, 2004	51 km S of Islantilla, Spain	M4.0	124 km
Mar 19, 2013	9 km WNW of Jimena de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	85 km
Jan 24, 2003	12 km NNW of Espejo, Spain	M4.0	133 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	124 km
1978	CADIZ	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	129 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	2.3 in
March	58°F (14°C)	1.7 in
April	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.6 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in
September	74°F (23°C)	0.7 in
October	67°F (19°C)	2.6 in
November	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
December	54°F (12°C)	3.9 in	Wettest

Los Palacios y Villafranca has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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