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Weather & Climate in Pals, Spain

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

Pals 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 66 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

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area19.7 sq mi (51.1 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates41.9710°N, 3.1481°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

391 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 M4.7 108 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 108 km 10 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 88 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 68 km 2 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 85 km 8 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 138 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 53 km 5 km
Nov 12, 1995 117 km ESE of Palamós, Spain M4.2 124 km 10 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 78 km 33 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 82 km 5 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 123 km 1 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 92 km 4 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 77 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 110 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 107 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 109 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 107 km 5 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 110 km 10 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 110 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 121 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 (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 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

Pals 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").

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