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Málaga, Spain
Full City Profile
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
591,637
Population
2,807/sq mi density
72 ft
Elevation
22 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
Málaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°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
51°F Jan (11°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 210.8 sq mi (545.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,807/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7202°N, 4.4203°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 18 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 136 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Málaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").