South District, Gibraltar

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5,380 Population 1,559/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
South District enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density1,559/sq mi
Coordinates36.1140°N, 5.3466°W
TimezoneEurope/Gibraltar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

892 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 144 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 145 km
Jan 25, 2016 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.2 149 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 123 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 144 km
Jan 25, 2016 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.0 150 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 123 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 80 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 93 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 89 km
Jan 21, 2010 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.5 141 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 108 km
Aug 20, 1994 21 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 148 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 72 km
Jul 6, 2002 41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 139 km
Feb 5, 2016 40 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 143 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 49 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 21 km
Feb 24, 2004 13 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.3 146 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 70 101 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
December 56°F (13°C) 5.8 in Wettest

South District has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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