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Weather & Climate in Fuengirola, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fuengirola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5400°N, 4.6247°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,681 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 | 107 km | 610 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M6.3 | 130 km | 12 km |
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 66 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2016 | 48 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2016 | 29 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 55 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 62 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 17 km S of Adra, Spain | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2016 | 57 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 52 km NE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 20 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 55 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 29 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Fuengirola has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 51°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.0").