Zahara de los Atunes, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,200 Population 15/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 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

Zahara de los Atunes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	63.8°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	79.3 sq mi (205.3 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1369°N, 5.8459°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

632 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	128 km
Apr 22, 2010	10 km NW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	102 km
Dec 16, 2013	85 km WNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.8	129 km
Nov 10, 1999	58 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.7	120 km
Aug 19, 2014	1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain	M4.6	92 km
Jun 30, 2007	10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	114 km
Aug 25, 2010	13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain	M4.5	47 km
Jan 21, 2010	6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco	M4.5	145 km
Jan 10, 2006	82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal	M4.5	150 km
Jun 15, 2005	7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain	M4.4	69 km
Apr 8, 2006	36 km S of Mazagón, Spain	M4.4	120 km
Jul 28, 2004	6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain	M4.3	75 km
Dec 13, 2000	8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain	M4.3	25 km
Jul 13, 1996	21 km W of Ouezzane, Morocco	M4.3	148 km
Feb 14, 2010	16 km NNE of Ouezzane, Morocco	M4.2	137 km
Feb 18, 2011	61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco	M4.2	137 km
May 1, 1993	12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco	M4.2	100 km
Apr 13, 1990	43 km E of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	111 km
Aug 4, 1999	10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco	M4.2	87 km
Aug 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain	M4.2	120 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	134 km
1978	CADIZ	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	105 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
February	55°F (13°C)	4.4 in
March	57°F (14°C)	4.0 in
April	60°F (16°C)	2.6 in
May	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.6 in
July	75°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	66°F (19°C)	3.0 in
November	60°F (16°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
December	56°F (13°C)	5.2 in

Zahara de los Atunes has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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