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Weather & Climate in Piérnigas, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piérnigas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 278 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,425 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,425 ft (739 m) |
| Area | 62.4 sq mi (161.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5903°N, 3.4134°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Oct 27, 1998 | 5 km WNW of Goñi, Spain | M4.6 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Feb 21, 2002 | 3 km SSW of Betelu, Spain | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Valdemaluque, Spain | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain | M4.3 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain | M4.2 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 4 km E of Mendaro, Spain | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 5 km SE of Betelu, Spain | M4.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Pyrenees | M4.1 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 3 km SSE of Beriáin, Spain | M3.9 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Aug 30, 1997 | 5 km WSW of Aizarnazabal, Spain | M3.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 2 km E of Goñi, Spain | M3.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 4 km NE of Berriobeiti, Spain | M3.8 | 146 km | 28 km |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 5 km SW of Pomar de Valdivia, Spain | M3.7 | 68 km | 3 km |
| Nov 14, 1990 | 9 km NNE of San Martín de Elines, Spain | M3.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 1994 | Spain | M3.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1993 | 11 km ENE of Boca de Huérgano, Spain | M3.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2000 | Spain | M3.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2002 | 5 km SW of El Burgo de Osma, Spain | M3.5 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 2 km ENE of Unzué, Spain | M3.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1990 | 14 km SSW of San Vicente de la Barquera, Spain | M3.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in |
Piérnigas has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.2").