Location & Surroundings

Melilla is a place in Spain with 85,985 inhabitants, at 12 m elevation. The national capital Madrid is about 575 km to the north.

Also known as: Ciudad de Melilla · Ciudad Autónoma de Melilla · Мелилья · ES64 · 멜리야

Overview

Melilla is autonomous city of Spain in North Africa — ES ciudad autónoma de España en el norte de África.

It is located in Spain, Extrapeninsular Spain, Africa.

The population is about 85,811 (2024).

It covers about 12 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 30 metre.

Also known as: Rusadir

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms Coat of Arms of Melilla.svg

Seal

Seal Arms of Melilla.svg

Locator map

Locator map Localización de Melilla.svg

Banner

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Basic Data

  • Country Spain
  • Located in Spain
  • Area 12 square kilometre
  • Type first-order administrative division (ADM1)
  • a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States

Geography

  • Coordinates
    35° 17' 32" N, 2° 56' 40" W
  • Elevation DEM: 12 m
  • Timezone Africa/Ceuta
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 85,985
  • Pop. Density 22,567 p/km²
  • Built-up 38.4%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +34

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

  • Melilla
    second-order administrative division

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Alternate Names

es
Ciudad de Melilla
es
Ciudad Autónoma de Melilla
ru
Мелилья
nuts
ES64
ko
멜리야

Weather in Melilla

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Melilla, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 421 W/m2.

Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 20.2 1.9 92 70 1,016.1 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 22.8 2.2 28 56 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 3 421.1 n/a
12h 21.8 1.2 54 62 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 90 414.7 n/a
18h 21.1 0.9 150 65 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.00 15 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 20.4 0.6 134 65 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 17 0.0 n/a
30h 23.6 1.9 345 49 1,017.6 0.00 / 0.00 75 388.3 n/a
36h 22.4 1.8 60 60 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 411.2 n/a
42h 21.4 1.7 118 64 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 20.7 2.3 106 70 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 23.5 3.7 76 58 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 412.2 n/a
60h 22.2 3.5 79 77 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 402.1 n/a
66h 21.4 2.8 89 87 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 20.9 3.5 91 89 1,023.8 0.06 / 0.06 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Melilla?
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 22.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 421 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Melilla today?
Sunrise around 08:13 and sunset around 19:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Melilla?
Local time is 17:21. Time zone: Africa/Ceuta (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Melilla?
Melilla is a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Melilla?
Population about 85,985.
What is the elevation of Melilla?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Melilla located?
It is at 35.29215, -2.94434 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Melilla in?
It is in Spain.

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Last updated 2025-03-28
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6362988
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