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Matalascañas, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
785 Population 2/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 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
Matalascañas 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 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area541.0 sq mi (1,401.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates36.9978°N, 6.5510°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

588 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 96 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 88 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 111 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 107 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 137 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 73 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 141 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 37 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 90 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 129 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 120 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 134 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 92 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 125 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 109 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 116 km
Feb 23, 2005 91 km S of Olhão, Portugal M4.1 136 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 91 km
Jul 25, 2010 92 km S of Olhão, Portugal M4.1 136 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Matalascañas has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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