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Weather & Climate in la Canya, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
la Canya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 333 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2052°N, 2.4970°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
502 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 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 11 km | 2 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 25 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 14 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 23 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain | M4.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 95 km | 1 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 33 km | 4 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain | M4.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 70 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 (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 5 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
la Canya has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").