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Weather & Climate in Palafrugell, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palafrugell 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 226 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 19.7 sq mi (51.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9174°N, 3.1631°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
383 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 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 72 km | 2 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain | M4.2 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 117 km ESE of Palamós, Spain | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain | M4.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 127 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 (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in |
Palafrugell has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.8").