Tortosa, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

35,143 Population 210/sq mi density

59 ft Elevation 18 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

Tortosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	62.4°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	59 ft (18 m)
Area	167.3 sq mi (433.3 km²)
Population Density	210/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8125°N, 0.5216°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 4, 2013.

May 15, 1995	30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.6	87 km
Dec 15, 1991	34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain	M4.4	136 km
May 23, 1995	35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.4	91 km
Oct 2, 2013	30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.3	57 km
May 15, 1995	37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain	M4.3	93 km
Oct 1, 2013	30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.1	58 km
Aug 8, 2007	3 km NE of Piera, Spain	M4.1	133 km
Oct 2, 2013	29 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.0	57 km
Apr 8, 2011	3 km S of Herrera de los Navarros, Spain	M3.8	141 km
Oct 4, 2013	28 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M3.7	57 km
Jul 23, 2006	10 km SE of Teruel, Spain	M3.6	142 km
Aug 22, 2004	29 km S of Coma-ruga, Spain	M3.6	90 km
Jul 23, 2006	9 km SE of Teruel, Spain	M3.6	143 km
Aug 15, 1993	3 km NNE of Teruel, Spain	M3.5	145 km
Oct 6, 1998	3 km W of Tamarit de Llitera / Tamarite de Litera, Spain	M3.4	118 km
Oct 19, 1996	3 km NNW of Deltebre, Spain	M3.4	16 km
Aug 20, 1990	27 km SE of Alcocéber, Spain	M3.4	84 km
Aug 9, 2007	1 km ENE of Piera, Spain	M3.4	131 km
Apr 4, 2000	28 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M3.3	87 km
Oct 17, 2002	43 km SE of Oropesa del Mar, Spain	M3.3	106 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	1.1 in
March	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.2 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in
July	77°F (25°C)	0.6 in	Driest
August	77°F (25°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	2.8 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
November	56°F (13°C)	2.3 in
December	51°F (11°C)	2.0 in

Tortosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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