Capellades, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,187 Population 2,702/sq mi density

1,063 ft Elevation 324 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°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

Capellades enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,063 ft (324 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density	2,702/sq mi
Coordinates	41.5301°N, 1.6865°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 15, 1995	30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.6	71 km
Aug 28, 2023	11 km W of Espot, Spain	M4.6	132 km
Mar 19, 1992	3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain	M4.5	84 km
Sep 21, 2004	7 km E of Camprodon, Spain	M4.5	107 km
May 23, 1995	35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.4	75 km
Dec 15, 1991	34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain	M4.4	70 km
Feb 26, 2003	4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.4	97 km
Jul 22, 2008	3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain	M4.3	92 km
May 15, 1995	37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain	M4.3	76 km
Jun 1, 2004	5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain	M4.2	94 km
Sep 26, 1994	26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain	M4.2	86 km
Aug 8, 2007	3 km NE of Piera, Spain	M4.1	8 km
Feb 3, 2004	14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain	M4.0	136 km
Sep 23, 2004	4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.0	98 km
Feb 1, 2022	7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain	M4.0	108 km
Sep 17, 1994	22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain	M4.0	81 km
Jun 2, 2001	5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain	M3.9	86 km
Feb 15, 2008	9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain	M3.9	128 km
Jul 13, 2007	15 km WSW of Espot, Spain	M3.8	128 km
Feb 26, 2005	15 km S of Vielha, Spain	M3.8	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (100 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Olot Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	893 m (2,930 ft)	Unknown	100 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
March	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.2 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in
June	66°F (19°C)	2.1 in
July	75°F (24°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	2.1 in
September	67°F (19°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
October	58°F (15°C)	2.9 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.0 in

Capellades has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.1").

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