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Tarifa, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,169 Population 79/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
62°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
Tarifa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area231.0 sq mi (598.3 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates36.0139°N, 5.6070°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.71"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 111 km
Dec 16, 2013 85 km WNW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 142 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 100 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 95 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 102 km
Jan 21, 2010 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.5 129 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 121 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 73 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 79 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 145 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 69 km
Jul 13, 1996 21 km W of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.3 136 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 15 km
May 1, 1993 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco M4.2 97 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 85 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 63 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 112 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 106 km
Feb 14, 2010 16 km NNE of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.2 120 km
Mar 4, 1991 4 km WNW of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.1 134 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 70 126 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m — 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest

Tarifa has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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