Santa Pau, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,541 Population 117/sq mi density

1,604 ft Elevation 489 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°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

Santa Pau enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	57.7°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,604 ft (489 m)
Area	13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density	117/sq mi
Coordinates	42.1443°N, 2.5712°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 7.9"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

481 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	76 km
Feb 18, 1996	7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M4.6	78 km
Aug 28, 2023	11 km W of Espot, Spain	M4.6	142 km
Sep 21, 2004	7 km E of Camprodon, Spain	M4.5	20 km
Mar 19, 1992	3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain	M4.5	37 km
Dec 15, 1991	34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain	M4.4	133 km
Feb 26, 2003	4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.4	34 km
Jul 22, 2008	3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain	M4.3	8 km
Sep 26, 1994	26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain	M4.2	88 km
Jun 1, 2004	5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain	M4.2	31 km
Aug 8, 2007	3 km NE of Piera, Spain	M4.1	94 km
Feb 1, 2022	7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain	M4.0	107 km
Sep 23, 2004	4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.0	41 km
Sep 17, 1994	22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain	M4.0	84 km
Feb 18, 1996	6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.9	79 km
Feb 18, 1996	5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.9	77 km
Mar 29, 1996	4 km NNE of Leucate, France	M3.9	97 km
Jun 2, 2001	5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain	M3.9	56 km
Jul 13, 2007	15 km WSW of Espot, Spain	M3.8	143 km
Feb 19, 1996	7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.8	80 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (4 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Olot Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	893 m (2,930 ft)	Unknown	4 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	1.9 in
March	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.3 in
June	64°F (18°C)	2.6 in
July	74°F (23°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
November	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
December	44°F (7°C)	2.7 in

Santa Pau has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.6").

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