Rota, Spain

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28,313 Population 737/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Rota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area38.4 sq mi (99.5 km²)
Population Density737/sq mi
Coordinates36.6236°N, 6.3600°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

596 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 24, 2025.

Dec 16, 2013 85 km WNW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 141 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 107 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 79 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 103 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 28 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 141 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 106 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 52 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 141 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 69 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 88 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 119 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 107 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 122 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 131 km
Jul 4, 1994 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain M4.3 136 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 119 km
May 1, 1993 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco M4.2 148 km
Sep 9, 1994 Strait of Gibraltar M4.1 131 km
Jul 25, 2010 92 km S of Olhão, Portugal M4.1 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m - 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Rota has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 53°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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