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Weather & Climate in Gironella, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gironella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°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 1,493 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,366/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0343°N, 1.8802°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
563 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 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 56 km | 2 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 41 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain | M4.2 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 55 km | 1 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 105 km | 3 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 41 km | 4 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 65 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in |
Gironella has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.5").