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Tijarafe, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,648 Population 115/sq mi density
2,044 ft Elevation 623 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°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
Tijarafe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,044 ft (623 m)
Area23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates28.7000°N, 17.9500°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 11, 2013.

Mar 29, 2013 32 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.7 128 km
Mar 27, 2013 25 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.6 114 km
May 6, 2003 10 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.2 110 km
Apr 11, 2013 26 km W of Frontera, Spain M4.1 112 km
Mar 29, 2013 25 km WSW of Frontera, Spain M4.1 116 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 120 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 132 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 115 km
Jan 15, 1998 35 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.8 130 km
Jun 5, 1990 8 km WNW of Valverde, Spain M3.6 96 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 90 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 88 km
Mar 9, 2001 53 km SE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 146 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 106 km
Sep 12, 1990 6 km NW of Valverde, Spain M3.3 94 km
Jan 8, 1990 9 km SW of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.2 109 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km N of San Juan de la Rambla, Spain M3.1 129 km
Jun 7, 1990 8 km NNW of Frontera, Spain M3.1 98 km
Apr 9, 1993 16 km W of Playa de las Américas, Spain M3.1 127 km
May 11, 2004 3 km SSW of Icod de los Vinos, Spain M3.0 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m 92 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: La Palma (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 19 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 108 km
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Tijarafe has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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