Tarragona, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

141,542 Population 3,639/sq mi density

197 ft Elevation 60 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

Tarragona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	197 ft (60 m)
Area	38.9 sq mi (100.8 km²)
Population Density	3,639/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1191°N, 1.2454°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.9"

45% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

223 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Apr 3, 2019.

May 15, 1995	30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.6	36 km
Mar 19, 1992	3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain	M4.5	142 km
May 23, 1995	35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain	M4.4	41 km
Dec 15, 1991	34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain	M4.4	75 km
Oct 2, 2013	30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.3	94 km
May 15, 1995	37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain	M4.3	44 km
Sep 26, 1994	26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain	M4.2	124 km
Oct 1, 2013	30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.1	96 km
Aug 8, 2007	3 km NE of Piera, Spain	M4.1	65 km
Oct 2, 2013	29 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M4.0	95 km
Sep 17, 1994	22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain	M4.0	121 km
Jun 2, 2001	5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain	M3.9	141 km
Feb 15, 2008	9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain	M3.9	147 km
Oct 4, 2013	28 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain	M3.7	96 km
Apr 3, 2019	13 km SE of Sort, Spain	M3.7	134 km
Jun 22, 2008	4 km SSW of Santa Coloma de Farners, Spain	M3.6	141 km
Aug 5, 1990	14 km SSW of Sort, Spain	M3.6	131 km
Feb 9, 2005	4 km WNW of Anglès, Spain	M3.6	147 km
Aug 22, 2004	29 km S of Coma-ruga, Spain	M3.6	36 km
Sep 22, 1997	9 km SSW of La Seu d'Urgell, Spain	M3.5	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (158 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Olot Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	893 m (2,930 ft)	Unknown	158 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
March	53°F (12°C)	1.4 in
April	56°F (13°C)	1.7 in
May	62°F (17°C)	2.3 in
June	69°F (20°C)	1.4 in
July	74°F (23°C)	0.6 in	Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
September	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
October	63°F (17°C)	2.7 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in
December	50°F (10°C)	1.6 in

Tarragona has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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