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Weather & Climate in Benahavís, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benahavís enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 67.4 sq mi (174.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5236°N, 5.0463°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 11, 2010 | 1 km S of Nigüelas, Spain | M6.3 | 143 km | 610 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 101 km | 110 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 112 km | 44 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 68 km | 6 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 150 km | 0 km |
| Jul 6, 2002 | 41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 54 km | 42 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 11 km | 41 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain | M4.3 | 63 km | 72 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 40 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 44 km | 73 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 | 50 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Benahavís has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.1").