Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

3,733 Population 55/sq mi density

1,660 ft Elevation 506 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°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

Villafranca del Bierzo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	54.2°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,660 ft (506 m)
Area	68.5 sq mi (177.4 km²)
Population Density	55/sq mi
Coordinates	42.6060°N, 6.8107°W
Timezone	Europe/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

513 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 30, 2023.

May 21, 1997	3 km NW of Becerreá, Spain	M5.4	44 km
May 21, 1997	5 km NE of Becerreá, Spain	M5.3	41 km
May 22, 1997	0 km E of Becerreá, Spain	M5.1	40 km
Dec 24, 1995	5 km NE of Baralla, Spain	M5.1	49 km
Nov 29, 1995	5 km NE of Baralla, Spain	M5.0	48 km
Jun 10, 2006	12 km NNE of Castrillo de Cabrera, Spain	M4.8	34 km
May 23, 1997	3 km NNW of San Román, Spain	M4.7	39 km
May 22, 1997	10 km WNW of Navia de Suarna, Spain	M4.5	51 km
Jan 23, 2003	4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain	M4.5	136 km
Oct 29, 1996	6 km WNW of O Incio, Spain	M4.4	51 km
Jul 17, 1998	7 km SSW of Santa Eulalia de Oscos, Spain	M4.4	69 km
Jan 12, 2003	4 km ENE of Villalcampo, Spain	M4.3	137 km
Feb 4, 1997	5 km NE of Baralla, Spain	M4.2	48 km
Oct 25, 1992	13 km S of Macedo de Cavaleiros, Portugal	M4.1	133 km
May 22, 1997	12 km ENE of O Páramo, Spain	M4.1	52 km
May 28, 1998	8 km W of Bande, Spain	M4.1	122 km
Feb 28, 2008	34 km N of El Franco, Spain	M4.1	139 km
May 23, 1997	4 km NE of Baralla, Spain	M4.1	48 km
Feb 3, 1997	6 km NE of Baralla, Spain	M4.1	47 km
Mar 31, 1998	6 km SE of Láncara, Spain	M4.1	45 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.9 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	4.0 in
March	48°F (9°C)	3.2 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.4 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in
June	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
July	69°F (21°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.7 in
October	55°F (13°C)	5.2 in
November	47°F (8°C)	5.5 in
December	42°F (6°C)	5.6 in	Wettest

Villafranca del Bierzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.1").

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