Upper Town, Gibraltar
Full City Profile
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 Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1356°N, 5.3515°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Gibraltar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").