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Zafarraya, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,181 Population 7/sq mi density
2,930 ft Elevation 893 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
Zafarraya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,930 ft (893 m)
Area309.2 sq mi (800.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates36.9755°N, 4.1444°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,630 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 12, 2021.

Apr 11, 2010 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain M6.3 54 km
Dec 23, 1993 7 km E of Adra, Spain M5.3 110 km
Jan 25, 2016 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.3 149 km
Feb 22, 2016 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M5.1 149 km
Feb 4, 2002 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain M5.0 137 km
Jan 4, 1994 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain M4.9 123 km
Jan 25, 2016 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.9 146 km
Jan 31, 2016 17 km S of Adra, Spain M4.9 106 km
Jan 25, 2016 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 149 km
Feb 18, 2003 76 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.7 140 km
Jul 2, 1997 34 km SSW of Adra, Spain M4.6 110 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 126 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km W of Santafé, Spain M4.6 43 km
Feb 22, 2016 65 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.6 149 km
Jul 3, 1997 11 km SSE of Castell de Ferro, Spain M4.5 85 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 108 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 133 km
Jan 31, 2012 6 km W of Quesada, Spain M4.4 131 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 29 km
Jun 2, 2014 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco M4.4 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 45 km
1804 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 2 111 km
1522 ALBORAN SEA Earthquake - 1,000 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Zafarraya has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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