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Balaguer, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,841 Population 364/sq mi density
722 ft Elevation 220 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income, unemployment
Balaguer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area46.3 sq mi (120.0 km²)
Population Density364/sq mi
Coordinates41.7912°N, 0.8109°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

562 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 150 km
May 15, 1995 30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain M4.6 117 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 88 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 119 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 148 km
May 23, 1995 35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain M4.4 123 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 125 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 141 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 130 km
May 15, 1995 37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain M4.3 125 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 139 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 145 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 129 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 85 km
May 3, 2008 6 km ESE of Campan, France M4.1 141 km
Apr 29, 2014 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.1 150 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 88 km
Apr 17, 2023 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France M4.0 138 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 102 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
March 51°F (10°C) 1.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in

Balaguer has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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