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Weather & Climate in Capella, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Capella experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,716 ft (523 m) |
| Area | 47.3 sq mi (122.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1964°N, 0.3964°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
985 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km NW of Cauterets, France | M4.8 | 94 km | 3 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 1 km N of Coarraze, France | M4.8 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France | M4.6 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France | M4.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.4 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Tournay, France | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 1 km E of Gan, France | M4.2 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain | M4.2 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 2 km SSE of Asson, France | M4.2 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Jan 5, 2013 | 5 km SW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France | M4.1 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Oct 16, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Ossun, France | M4.1 | 111 km | 28 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 1 km N of Soumoulou, France | M4.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Ogeu-les-Bains, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 3 km NE of Arudy, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Oct 3, 1996 | 2 km WNW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France | M4.1 | 113 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 (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Capella has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 38°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.4").