Vejer de la Frontera, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

12,973 Population 103/sq mi density

607 ft Elevation 185 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°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

Vejer de la Frontera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	64.0°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	607 ft (185 m)
Area	125.9 sq mi (326.1 km²)
Population Density	103/sq mi
Coordinates	36.2521°N, 5.9672°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"

25% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.76"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

646 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	143 km
Dec 16, 2013	85 km WNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	129 km
Apr 22, 2010	10 km NW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	112 km
Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	136 km
Jan 3, 2005	45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal	M4.7	150 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	84 km
Jan 10, 2006	82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal	M4.5	138 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	108 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	31 km
Apr 8, 2006	36 km S of Mazagón, Spain	M4.4	104 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	62 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	37 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	78 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	104 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	127 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	128 km
May 1, 1993	12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.2	109 km
Mar 23, 2005	8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain	M4.1	13 km
Aug 20, 1997	20 km SE of Marbella, Spain	M4.1	111 km
Sep 15, 2002	7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain	M4.1	119 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	137 km
1978	CADIZ	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	92 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	55°F (13°C)	3.8 in
March	58°F (14°C)	3.3 in
April	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	1.3 in
June	71°F (22°C)	0.6 in
July	76°F (24°C)	0.0 in	Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	0.8 in
October	67°F (19°C)	2.9 in
November	60°F (16°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
December	56°F (13°C)	4.8 in

Vejer de la Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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