Margalef, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

128 Population 6/sq mi density

1,270 ft Elevation 387 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°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

Margalef enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,270 ft (387 m)
Area	20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	41.2850°N, 0.7533°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.52"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 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	80 km
Aug 28, 2023	11 km W of Espot, Spain	M4.6	145 km
Dec 15, 1991	34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain	M4.4	120 km
May 23, 1995	35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.4	85 km
May 15, 1995	37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain	M4.3	88 km
Oct 2, 2013	30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.3	105 km
Oct 1, 2013	30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.1	106 km
Aug 8, 2007	3 km NE of Piera, Spain	M4.1	90 km
Feb 3, 2004	14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain	M4.0	144 km
Oct 2, 2013	29 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.0	105 km
Feb 1, 2022	7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain	M4.0	141 km
Feb 15, 2008	9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain	M3.9	119 km
Jun 2, 2001	5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain	M3.9	147 km
Jul 13, 2007	15 km WSW of Espot, Spain	M3.8	139 km
Feb 26, 2005	15 km S of Vielha, Spain	M3.8	142 km
Oct 4, 2013	28 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M3.7	105 km
Apr 3, 2019	13 km SE of Sort, Spain	M3.7	123 km
May 29, 2000	3 km W of Espot, Spain	M3.6	146 km
Aug 22, 2004	29 km S of Coma-ruga, Spain	M3.6	81 km
Aug 5, 1990	14 km SSW of Sort, Spain	M3.6	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (177 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Olot Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	893 m (2,930 ft)	Unknown	177 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	1.1 in
March	49°F (10°C)	1.6 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
May	60°F (15°C)	2.5 in
June	67°F (20°C)	1.7 in
July	78°F (25°C)	0.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	1.2 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.3 in
October	58°F (15°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
November	49°F (10°C)	2.3 in
December	44°F (6°C)	2.0 in

Margalef has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.6").

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