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Palaja, France

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3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,022 Population 81/sq mi density
561 ft Elevation 171 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$27,108 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $596/mo rent
Palaja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates43.1729°N, 2.3879°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

484 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 40 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 135 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 40 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 97 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 110 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 148 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 98 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 122 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 101 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 95 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 143 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 145 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 115 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 40 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 38 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 59 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 106 km
Feb 26, 2005 15 km S of Vielha, Spain M3.8 146 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 48 km
Jul 13, 2007 15 km WSW of Espot, Spain M3.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in

Palaja has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 43°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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