Medina Sidonia, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

11,658 Population 32/sq mi density

879 ft Elevation 268 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

Medina Sidonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	53°F (11°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	879 ft (268 m)
Area	366.0 sq mi (948.0 km²)
Population Density	32/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4570°N, 5.9272°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.45"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

666 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 26, 2018.

Dec 16, 2013	85 km WNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	147 km
Apr 22, 2010	10 km NW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	135 km
Jan 3, 2005	45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal	M4.7	147 km
Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	145 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	62 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	87 km
Jan 10, 2006	82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal	M4.5	141 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	33 km
Apr 8, 2006	36 km S of Mazagón, Spain	M4.4	95 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	42 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	69 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	47 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	119 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	138 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	122 km
May 1, 1993	12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.2	132 km
Mar 23, 2005	8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain	M4.1	11 km
Aug 20, 1997	20 km SE of Marbella, Spain	M4.1	107 km
Sep 15, 2002	7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain	M4.1	98 km
Mar 19, 2013	9 km WNW of Jimena de la Frontera, Spain	M4.0	34 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	—	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (11°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
March	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
April	60°F (15°C)	2.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
June	71°F (22°C)	0.6 in
July	76°F (25°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	0.8 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in
November	60°F (15°C)	4.3 in
December	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in	Wettest

Medina Sidonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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