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Weather & Climate in Espot, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Espot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,396 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,396 ft (1,340 m) |
| Area | 109.2 sq mi (282.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5784°N, 1.0867°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,019 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 | 110 km | 3 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 1 km N of Coarraze, France | M4.8 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France | M4.6 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France | M4.4 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.4 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 1 km E of Gan, France | M4.2 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Tournay, France | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 2 km SSE of Asson, France | M4.2 | 124 km | 3 km |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.1 | 100 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in |
Espot has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 28°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.7").