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Weather & Climate in Alcalá de los Gazules, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alcalá de los Gazules 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 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 167.2 sq mi (433.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4621°N, 5.7238°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
715 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 22, 2010 | 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 131 km | 110 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 54 km | 11 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 51 km | 44 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 31 km | 42 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain | M4.4 | 111 km | 42 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 50 km | 41 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain | M4.3 | 38 km | 72 km |
| Apr 13, 1990 | 43 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 125 km | 86 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco | M4.2 | 137 km | 61 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 104 km | 73 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain | M4.1 | 89 km | 97 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain | M4.1 | 20 km | 44 km |
| Sep 15, 2002 | 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain | M4.1 | 88 km | 4 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain | M4.0 | 130 km | 58 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco | M4.0 | 138 km | 74 km |
| Apr 26, 2018 | 9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain | M4.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 107 km |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Alcalá de los Gazules has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").