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Vielha, Spain

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,385 Population 49/sq mi density
3,202 ft Elevation 976 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°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
Vielha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,202 ft (976 m)
Area109.2 sq mi (282.7 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates42.7020°N, 0.7956°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 83 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 99 km
Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 143 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 147 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 105 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 18 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 144 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 123 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 109 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 83 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 125 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 27 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 106 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 53 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 97 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 71 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 141 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 148 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 128 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 33°F (0°C) 4.4 in

Vielha has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.8").

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