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Weather & Climate in Salas Altas, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salas Altas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 335 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 47.3 sq mi (122.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1141°N, 0.0682°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
978 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km NW of Cauterets, France | M4.8 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 1 km N of Coarraze, France | M4.8 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France | M4.6 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France | M4.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.4 | 95 km | 4 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 1 km E of Gan, France | M4.2 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Tournay, France | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1990 | 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain | M4.2 | 132 km | 29 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 2 km SSE of Asson, France | M4.2 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France | M4.2 | 144 km | 25 km |
| Oct 3, 1996 | 2 km WNW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France | M4.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 1 km N of Soumoulou, France | M4.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.1 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Jan 5, 2013 | 5 km SW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France | M4.1 | 109 km | 2 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 3 km NE of Arudy, France | M4.1 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Nov 2, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Ogeu-les-Bains, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in |
Salas Altas has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.9").