San Pedro Alcántara, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

34,922 Population 518/sq mi density

171 ft Elevation 52 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°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

San Pedro Alcántara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	63.9°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	171 ft (52 m)
Area	67.4 sq mi (174.7 km²)
Population Density	518/sq mi
Coordinates	36.4884°N, 4.9912°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,226 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010	1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain	M6.3	140 km
Jan 25, 2016	51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.3	145 km
Jan 25, 2016	28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.2	148 km
Jan 25, 2016	39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M5.0	145 km
Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	95 km
Jan 25, 2016	50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.7	144 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	71 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km W of Santafé, Spain	M4.6	135 km
Aug 2, 2021	33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.5	139 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	116 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	73 km
Jun 2, 2014	83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.4	144 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	61 km
Feb 24, 1997	2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain	M4.4	121 km
Feb 5, 2016	40 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.4	148 km
Jul 6, 2002	41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.4	135 km
Mar 11, 2016	68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco	M4.3	128 km
Jan 28, 2021	2 km NW of Santafé, Spain	M4.3	137 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	16 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	64 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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	49 km
1804	ALBORAN SEA	Earthquake	—	2	134 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
March	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
April	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	0.7 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.5 in
November	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in
December	56°F (13°C)	5.0 in	Wettest

San Pedro Alcántara has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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