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Weather & Climate in Grazalema, Spain

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Grazalema 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 2,713 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,713 ft (827 m)
Area31.8 sq mi (82.3 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates36.7602°N, 5.3684°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

964 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 137 km 110 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 26 km 11 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 92 km 44 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 36 km 6 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 21 km 42 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 136 km 42 km
Feb 24, 1997 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain M4.4 140 km 10 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 32 km 41 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 70 km 72 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 79 km 73 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 133 km 10 km
Jul 9, 2014 7 km NE of Canillas de Albaida, Spain M4.2 130 km 62 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 137 km 86 km
Apr 17, 1996 5 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.2 118 km 5 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 46 km 4 km
Mar 8, 1990 5 km NNW of Lentegí, Spain M4.1 150 km 625 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 70 km 97 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 65 km 44 km
Mar 19, 2013 9 km WNW of Jimena de la Frontera, Spain M4.0 37 km 45 km
Apr 16, 1996 3 km E of Montemayor, Spain M4.0 117 km 10 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 69 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

Grazalema 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").

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