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Weather & Climate in Ripoll, Spain

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

Ripoll enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 339 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,287 ft (697 m)
Area38.2 sq mi (98.8 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates42.2006°N, 2.1903°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

534 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 75 km 10 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 111 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 79 km 10 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 5 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 25 km 2 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 135 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 12 km 8 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 30 km 5 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 102 km 33 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 9 km 5 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 81 km 1 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 16 km 4 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 133 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 119 km 3 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 98 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 75 km 6 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 79 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2008 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain M3.9 132 km 4 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 77 km 10 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 24 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 28 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Ripoll has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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