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Weather & Climate in Benaocaz, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benaocaz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,559 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Area | 31.8 sq mi (82.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7007°N, 5.4222°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
939 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 134 km | 110 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 28 km | 11 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 43 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 85 km | 44 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain | M4.4 | 132 km | 42 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 16 km | 42 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 30 km | 41 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain | M4.3 | 63 km | 72 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 81 km | 73 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain | M4.2 | 135 km | 62 km |
| Aug 4, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1990 | 43 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 132 km | 86 km |
| Sep 15, 2002 | 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain | M4.1 | 53 km | 4 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain | M4.1 | 71 km | 97 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain | M4.1 | 57 km | 44 km |
| May 6, 1996 | 6 km SW of Espejo, Spain | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2018 | 9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain | M4.0 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 41 km E of Ceuta, Spain | M4.0 | 103 km | 36 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 | 74 km |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Benaocaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.1").