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Weather & Climate in San Pedro Alcántara, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pedro Alcántara 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 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 67.4 sq mi (174.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4884°N, 4.9912°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,226 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 | 140 km | 610 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 51 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 28 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 39 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 1999 | 58 km E of Martil, Morocco | M4.7 | 95 km | 110 km |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 50 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 1 km WNW of Puerto Serrano, Spain | M4.6 | 71 km | 11 km |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 2 km W of Santafé, Spain | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 33 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 13 km WSW of Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 116 km | 44 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 10 km ESE of Morón de la Frontera, Spain | M4.5 | 73 km | 6 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 83 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 7 km SSW of Prado del Rey, Spain | M4.4 | 61 km | 42 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Ventas de Huelma, Spain | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 40 km NNE of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2002 | 41 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Al Hoceïma, Morocco | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 2 km NW of Santafé, Spain | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 6 km SE of Jubrique, Spain | M4.3 | 16 km | 41 km |
| Dec 13, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Los Barrios, Spain | M4.3 | 64 km | 72 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 | 49 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 2 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
San Pedro Alcántara has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.0").