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Weather & Climate in Castellar del Riu, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castellar del Riu 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 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,043 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,043 ft (1,537 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1230°N, 1.7738°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
583 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 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 60 km | 2 km |
| May 23, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 42 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 62 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain | M4.2 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain | M4.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 39 km | 4 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 52 km | 6 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 108 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 (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in |
Castellar del Riu has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").