Santa Margalida, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

11,537 Population 294/sq mi density

289 ft Elevation 88 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 16°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

Santa Margalida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	289 ft (88 m)
Area	39.3 sq mi (101.8 km²)
Population Density	294/sq mi
Coordinates	39.7014°N, 3.1022°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 29, 2005.

Nov 2, 2001	38 km NW of Ciutadella, Spain	M3.8	66 km
Apr 13, 1993	78 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M3.3	144 km
Jan 21, 2005	4 km WNW of Vilafranca de Bonany, Spain	M3.1	14 km
Feb 3, 2000	45 km ENE of Sant Joan de Labritja, Spain	M2.8	110 km
Mar 14, 2003	74 km ESE of Santa Eulària des Riu, Spain	M2.7	135 km
Jul 29, 2005	30 km NNE of Sant Joan de Labritja, Spain	M2.6	132 km
Apr 9, 1996	2 km ESE of Consell, Spain	M2.6	23 km
Mar 30, 1994	78 km SSE of la Marina del Prat Vermell, Spain	M2.5	122 km
Oct 14, 2001	51 km N of Port de Pollença, Spain	M2.5	74 km
Nov 3, 2001	39 km NW of Ciutadella, Spain	M2.5	67 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
2006	CIUTADELLA, MENORCA ISLAND	Avalanche	5.0 m	—	70 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	51°F (10°C)	2.2 in
March	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in
May	63°F (17°C)	1.6 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.8 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.5 in	Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	2.6 in
October	65°F (18°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
November	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in
December	53°F (11°C)	2.9 in

Santa Margalida has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.5").

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