Peníscola, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,447 Population 172/sq mi density

72 ft Elevation 22 meters

62°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

Peníscola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	62.2°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	72 ft (22 m)
Area	43.3 sq mi (112.2 km²)
Population Density	172/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3574°N, 0.4069°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 1, 2015.

Sep 16, 2003	28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.6	112 km
May 15, 1995	30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.6	114 km
Sep 21, 2003	29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.6	112 km
Mar 10, 2006	1 km ESE of Casas Altas, Spain	M4.4	146 km
May 23, 1995	35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.4	115 km
Oct 2, 2013	30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.3	33 km
May 15, 1995	37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain	M4.3	117 km
Sep 21, 2003	28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.1	111 km
Sep 16, 2003	28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain	M4.1	113 km
Oct 1, 2013	30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.1	32 km
Oct 2, 2013	29 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.0	32 km
Oct 4, 2013	28 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M3.7	30 km
Aug 22, 2004	29 km S of Coma-ruga, Spain	M3.6	117 km
Dec 8, 1992	2 km N of Carlet, Spain	M3.6	147 km
Jul 23, 2006	10 km SE of Teruel, Spain	M3.6	121 km
Jul 23, 2006	9 km SE of Teruel, Spain	M3.6	121 km
Dec 21, 1991	4 km E of Siete Aguas, Spain	M3.5	147 km
Aug 16, 1992	66 km WNW of Sant Antoni de Portmany, Spain	M3.5	121 km
Aug 15, 1993	3 km NNE of Teruel, Spain	M3.5	127 km
May 25, 1993	3 km NW of Yátova, Spain	M3.5	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
March	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.6 in
May	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
June	71°F (22°C)	1.2 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.6 in	Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	2.4 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
November	56°F (13°C)	2.0 in
December	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in

Peníscola has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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