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Weather & Climate in El Gastor, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Gastor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,965 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 59.3 sq mi (153.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8548°N, 5.3233°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,035 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 | 145 km | 110 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 23 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 101 km | 44 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 26 km | 6 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 29 km | 42 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain | M4.4 | 140 km | 42 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain | M4.3 | 82 km | 72 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 39 km | 41 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 2 km WNW of Atarfe, Spain | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 2 km WSW of Santafé, Spain | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 81 km | 73 km |
| Apr 13, 1990 | 43 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.2 | 145 km | 86 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain | M4.2 | 125 km | 62 km |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain | M4.2 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1997 | 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain | M4.1 | 74 km | 97 km |
| Sep 15, 2002 | 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain | M4.1 | 35 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
El Gastor has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 47°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.1").