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Polopos, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,573 Population 61/sq mi density
2,605 ft Elevation 794 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°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
Polopos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,605 ft (794 m)
Area25.7 sq mi (66.5 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates36.7947°N, 3.2982°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,641 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 14, 2025.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 29 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 132 km
May 20, 2022 Strait of Gibraltar M5.5 143 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 130 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 33 km
Aug 28, 2021 44 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 147 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 127 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 130 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 134 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 119 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 70 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 125 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 141 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 128 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 32 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 45 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 120 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 127 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 127 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 70 116 km
2016 MOROCCO Earthquake 0.0 m 1 132 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 83 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Polopos has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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