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Zahara, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,571 Population 27/sq mi density
1,611 ft Elevation 491 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°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 enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Area59.3 sq mi (153.5 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates36.8406°N, 5.3913°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

962 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 17, 2018.

Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 146 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 18 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 95 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 27 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 23 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 134 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 140 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 79 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 40 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 85 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 146 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 131 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 142 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 112 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 37 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 70 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 78 km
Jan 4, 2005 41 km E of Ceuta, Spain M4.0 115 km
May 6, 1996 6 km SW of Espejo, Spain M4.0 113 km
Apr 16, 1996 3 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 69°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 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Zahara has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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