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Weather & Climate in el Torricó / Altorricon, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
el Torricó / Altorricon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 20.4 sq mi (52.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8028°N, 0.4139°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
559 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 | 134 km | 3 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 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.4 | 137 km | 4 km |
| May 23, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 11 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 6 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 2013 | 5 km SW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France | M4.1 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 107 km | 6 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 4 km NNE of Pouzac, France | M4.0 | 149 km | 20 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 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 4 km WSW of Capvern, France | M3.9 | 143 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 (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in |
el Torricó / Altorricon has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.6").