El Pla de Santa Maria, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,371 Population 103/sq mi density

1,250 ft Elevation 381 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

El Pla de Santa Maria 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	1,250 ft (381 m)
Area	23.1 sq mi (59.9 km²)
Population Density	103/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3634°N, 1.2915°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

397 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	56 km
Aug 28, 2023	11 km W of Espot, Spain	M4.6	138 km
Sep 21, 2004	7 km E of Camprodon, Spain	M4.5	142 km
Mar 19, 1992	3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain	M4.5	117 km
May 23, 1995	35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.4	62 km
Dec 15, 1991	34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain	M4.4	81 km
Feb 26, 2003	4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.4	130 km
Oct 2, 2013	30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.3	121 km
Jul 22, 2008	3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain	M4.3	129 km
May 15, 1995	37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain	M4.3	64 km
Jun 1, 2004	5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain	M4.2	128 km
Sep 26, 1994	26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain	M4.2	117 km
Aug 8, 2007	3 km NE of Piera, Spain	M4.1	45 km
Oct 1, 2013	30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.1	123 km
Feb 1, 2022	7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain	M4.0	123 km
Sep 17, 1994	22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain	M4.0	113 km
Feb 3, 2004	14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain	M4.0	140 km
Sep 23, 2004	4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.0	130 km
Oct 2, 2013	29 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.0	122 km
Jun 2, 2001	5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain	M3.9	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (136 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Olot Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	893 m (2,930 ft)	Unknown	136 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	1.4 in
March	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in
June	65°F (19°C)	2.1 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.7 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.5 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
November	49°F (9°C)	2.3 in
December	44°F (6°C)	1.9 in

El Pla de Santa Maria has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.8").

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