Upper Town, Gibraltar

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2,483 Population 941/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Upper Town 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

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density941/sq mi
Coordinates36.1356°N, 5.3515°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

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

May 26, 1994 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M6.0 146 km
Feb 25, 2004 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.3 147 km
Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 125 km
Feb 26, 2004 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M5.0 146 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 125 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 82 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 90 km
Aug 2, 2021 33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.5 141 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 105 km
Jan 21, 2010 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.5 144 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 88 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 69 km
Aug 20, 1994 21 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 150 km
Jul 6, 2002 41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 140 km
Mar 11, 2016 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 143 km
Feb 5, 2016 40 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.3 145 km
Feb 24, 2004 13 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.3 148 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 46 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 20 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 65 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 70 100 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m - 148 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

Upper Town 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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