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Weather & Climate in Fornells de la Selva, Spain

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

Fornells de la Selva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 337 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density612/sq mi
Coordinates41.9316°N, 2.8091°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

439 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 M4.7 102 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 104 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 50 km 2 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 64 km 10 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 119 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 64 km 8 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 29 km 5 km
Nov 12, 1995 117 km ESE of Palamós, Spain M4.2 145 km 10 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 60 km 5 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 64 km 33 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 96 km 1 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 134 km 6 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 71 km 4 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 62 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 83 km 5 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 102 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 105 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 115 km 10 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 105 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 108 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 (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 35 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in

Fornells de la Selva has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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