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Weather & Climate in Los Barrios, Spain

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

Los Barrios 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 75 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area177.5 sq mi (459.7 km²)
Population Density132/sq mi
Coordinates36.1848°N, 5.4921°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

716 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 10, 2025 25 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M5.1 130 km 30 km
Apr 22, 2010 10 km NW of Larache, Morocco M4.8 122 km 10 km
Nov 10, 1999 58 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.7 96 km 110 km
Aug 19, 2014 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain M4.6 83 km 11 km
Jun 30, 2007 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 101 km 6 km
Aug 25, 2010 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain M4.5 74 km 44 km
Jan 21, 2010 6 km N of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.5 148 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2005 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain M4.4 61 km 42 km
Apr 8, 2006 36 km S of Mazagón, Spain M4.4 143 km 42 km
Jul 28, 2004 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain M4.3 48 km 41 km
Dec 13, 2000 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain M4.3 8 km 72 km
Feb 18, 2011 61 km NW of Tirhanimîne, Morocco M4.2 113 km 10 km
Aug 4, 1999 10 km ESE of Martil, Morocco M4.2 74 km 10 km
Aug 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Fuengirola, Spain M4.2 89 km 73 km
Feb 14, 2010 16 km NNE of Ouezzane, Morocco M4.2 139 km 27 km
Apr 13, 1990 43 km E of Martil, Morocco M4.2 89 km 86 km
May 1, 1993 12 km NNW of Larache, Morocco M4.2 119 km 61 km
Mar 23, 2005 8 km WNW of Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain M4.1 42 km 44 km
Sep 15, 2002 7 km SSE of La Puebla de Cazalla, Spain M4.1 111 km 4 km
Aug 20, 1997 20 km SE of Marbella, Spain M4.1 71 km 97 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 70 105 km
1978 CADIZ Earthquake 0.1 m 135 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

Los Barrios 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").

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