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Weather & Climate in Bigues i Riells, Spain

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bigues i Riells enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 339 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,099 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)
Area12.8 sq mi (33.3 km²)
Population Density559/sq mi
Coordinates41.6833°N, 2.2333°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

472 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 130 km 10 km
May 15, 1995 30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain M4.6 105 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 133 km 10 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 146 km 10 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 59 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 71 km 2 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 69 km 8 km
May 23, 1995 35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain M4.4 106 km 10 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 77 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 50 km 5 km
May 15, 1995 37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain M4.3 106 km 10 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 65 km 5 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 52 km 33 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 41 km 1 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 73 km 4 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 47 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 114 km 6 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 71 km 5 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 133 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 131 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 59 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in

Bigues i Riells has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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