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Weather & Climate in La Línea de la Concepción, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Línea de la Concepción 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 13 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 | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,555/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1681°N, 5.3478°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
843 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 26, 1994 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M6.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2004 | 15 km WNW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M5.1 | 129 km | 30 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 20 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M5.0 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Apr 22, 2010 | 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 84 km | 110 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 102 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 87 km | 44 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 66 km | 42 km |
| Jul 6, 2002 | 41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 43 km | 41 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 40 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain | M4.3 | 20 km | 72 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain | M4.2 | 77 km | 73 km |
| Aug 8, 2013 | 21 km W of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco | M4.2 | 102 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 | 97 km |
| 1978 | CADIZ | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 148 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 |
La Línea de la Concepción 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").