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Pórtugos, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
407 Population 7/sq mi density
4,278 ft Elevation 1,304 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
Pórtugos 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

Elevation4,278 ft (1,304 m)
Area56.6 sq mi (146.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates36.9419°N, 3.3107°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,606 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 21 km
Jan 25, 2016 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M6.3 148 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 39 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 145 km
Jul 14, 2025 23 km E of San Jos?, Spain M5.2 132 km
Mar 15, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 142 km
Jan 21, 2016 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 150 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 135 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 65 km
Mar 11, 2016 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 141 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 136 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 45 km
Jan 27, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 143 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 54 km
Mar 12, 2016 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 144 km
Mar 9, 2016 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 143 km
Feb 23, 2016 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 143 km
Mar 12, 2016 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 149 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 146 km
Feb 23, 2016 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 141 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 1 148 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 2 99 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake 1,000 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in Wettest

Pórtugos has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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