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Espot, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
388 Population 4/sq mi density
4,396 ft Elevation 1,340 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°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
Espot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,396 ft (1,340 m)
Area109.2 sq mi (282.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates42.5784°N, 1.0867°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 20.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,019 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 110 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 127 km
Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 121 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 133 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 12 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 126 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 117 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 96 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 136 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 110 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 98 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 54 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 134 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 80 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 130 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 139 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 101 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 98 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 124 km
Apr 29, 2014 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.1 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in
March 33°F (0°C) 3.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
May 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
October 44°F (6°C) 4.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 5.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.4 in

Espot has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 28°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.7").

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