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Weather & Climate in Palau-de-Cerdagne, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palau-de-Cerdagne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.1 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,957 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,957 ft (1,206 m) |
| Area | 32.6 sq mi (84.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4151°N, 1.9675°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
569 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 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 42 km | 2 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 124 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 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain | M4.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 98 km | 1 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 95 km | 3 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 51 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 17 km | 4 km |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 16 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain | M3.9 | 113 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.3 in |
Palau-de-Cerdagne has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.4").