la Garriga, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

14,991 Population 1,802/sq mi density

791 ft Elevation 241 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°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

la Garriga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	63.4°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	791 ft (241 m)
Area	8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Population Density	1,802/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6833°N, 2.2833°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.4"

Wettest Month (May) 3.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

466 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996	3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M4.7	129 km
Aug 28, 2023	11 km W of Espot, Spain	M4.6	149 km
May 15, 1995	30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.6	107 km
Feb 18, 1996	7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M4.6	132 km
Mar 19, 1992	3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain	M4.5	59 km
Sep 21, 2004	7 km E of Camprodon, Spain	M4.5	70 km
May 23, 1995	35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.4	108 km
Feb 26, 2003	4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.4	69 km
Dec 15, 1991	34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain	M4.4	78 km
May 15, 1995	37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain	M4.3	108 km
Jul 22, 2008	3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain	M4.3	48 km
Sep 26, 1994	26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain	M4.2	49 km
Jun 1, 2004	5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain	M4.2	65 km
Aug 8, 2007	3 km NE of Piera, Spain	M4.1	45 km
Sep 23, 2004	4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.0	74 km
Feb 1, 2022	7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain	M4.0	117 km
Sep 17, 1994	22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain	M4.0	44 km
Jun 2, 2001	5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain	M3.9	73 km
Feb 18, 1996	6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.9	132 km
Feb 18, 1996	5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.9	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (58 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Olot Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	893 m (2,930 ft)	Unknown	58 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	2.0 in
February	44°F (6°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	2.8 in
July	78°F (25°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.3 in
October	56°F (14°C)	3.2 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
December	44°F (6°C)	2.4 in

la Garriga has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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