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Weather & Climate in Castellar de la Frontera, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castellar de la Frontera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 75°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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 118.4 sq mi (306.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3174°N, 5.4541°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
767 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Apr 22, 2010 | 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 102 km | 110 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 69 km | 11 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 74 km | 44 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain | M4.4 | 140 km | 42 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 47 km | 42 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 35 km | 41 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain | M4.3 | 22 km | 72 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco | M4.2 | 133 km | 61 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1990 | 43 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 97 km | 86 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 81 km | 73 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain | M4.1 | 41 km | 44 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain | M4.1 | 65 km | 97 km |
| Sep 15, 2002 | 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain | M4.1 | 95 km | 4 km |
| Mar 19, 2013 | 9 km WNW of Jimena de la Frontera, Spain | M4.0 | 18 km | 45 km |
| Apr 26, 2018 | 9 km SW of Cortes de la Frontera, Spain | M4.0 | 27 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 | 93 km |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Castellar de la Frontera has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").