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Weather & Climate in Balaguer, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balaguer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 46.3 sq mi (120.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7912°N, 0.8109°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
562 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km NW of Cauterets, France | M4.8 | 150 km | 3 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 148 km | 2 km |
| May 23, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 130 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 85 km | 1 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 6 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.1 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 88 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 87 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in |
Balaguer has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.6").