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Weather & Climate in Arcos de la Frontera, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arcos de la Frontera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 214.3 sq mi (555.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7508°N, 5.8106°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
737 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 30 km | 11 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 55 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 59 km | 44 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain | M4.4 | 97 km | 42 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 19 km | 42 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 13 km ENE of El Cerro de Andévalo, Spain | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain | M4.3 | 70 km | 72 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 63 km | 41 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 116 km | 73 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain | M4.1 | 104 km | 97 km |
| Sep 15, 2002 | 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain | M4.1 | 66 km | 4 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain | M4.1 | 44 km | 44 km |
| Apr 16, 1996 | 3 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1996 | 6 km SW of Espejo, Spain | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2004 | 51 km S of Islantilla, Spain | M4.0 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 41 km E of Ceuta, Spain | M4.0 | 128 km | 36 km |
| Apr 26, 2018 | 9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain | M4.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 45 km SSW of Punta Umbría, Spain | M4.0 | 116 km | 58 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 | 108 km |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Arcos de la Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.0").