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Principe, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,000 Population 703/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
63°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
Principe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area17.1 sq mi (44.2 km²)
Population Density703/sq mi
Coordinates35.8792°N, 5.3470°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,407 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 10, 2025.

Feb 24, 2004 11 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.4 147 km
May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 129 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 148 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 130 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 139 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 97 km
Jan 25, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 149 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 142 km
Mar 3, 2016 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 148 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 128 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 105 km
Jul 25, 2020 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.8 143 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 68 km
Feb 24, 2004 7 km S of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.7 148 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 146 km
Feb 27, 2004 5 km SSE of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 149 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 118 km
Jun 3, 1994 7 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 138 km
Feb 24, 2004 7 km SSW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.6 147 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 70 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
March 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Principe has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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