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Marbella, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
156,295 Population 2,318/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°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
Marbella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area67.4 sq mi (174.7 km²)
Population Density2,318/sq mi
Coordinates36.5154°N, 4.8858°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,328 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 9, 2022.

Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 145 km
Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 130 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 140 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 145 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 144 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 149 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 140 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 147 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 145 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 146 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 96 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 139 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 147 km
Feb 23, 2016 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 150 km
Feb 22, 2016 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.6 150 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 76 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 126 km
Mar 11, 2016 53 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.6 148 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 126 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 41 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 145 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Marbella has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 49°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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