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Weather & Climate in Benamargosa, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benamargosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8350°N, 4.1936°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,691 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 | 60 km | 610 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Dec 23, 1993 | 7 km E of Adra, Spain | M5.3 | 112 km | 27 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2002 | 6 km WSW of Gérgal, Spain | M5.0 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 1994 | 13 km S of El Ejido, Spain | M4.9 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 59 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 36 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 140 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 100 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 1,000 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Benamargosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.1").