Weather & Climate in Puigcerdà, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puigcerdà 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,944 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,944 ft (1,202 m) |
| Area | 18.8 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4316°N, 1.9282°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
592 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 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 82 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 | 46 km | 2 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 28 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain | M4.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 21 km | 4 km |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 91 km | 3 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 47 km | 6 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain | M3.9 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 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 (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 57 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 |
Puigcerdà 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").