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Weather & Climate in Salou, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,929/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0766°N, 1.1416°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
200 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 15, 1995 | 30 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M4.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M4.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M4.3 | 87 km | 0 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain | M4.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain | M4.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 74 km | 1 km |
| Oct 1, 2013 | 30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M4.1 | 88 km | 0 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 29 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M4.0 | 88 km | 0 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain | M3.9 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Oct 4, 2013 | 28 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M3.7 | 88 km | 6 km |
| Apr 3, 2019 | 13 km SE of Sort, Spain | M3.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km SSW of Sort, Spain | M3.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2004 | 29 km S of Coma-ruga, Spain | M3.6 | 41 km | 8 km |
| Sep 22, 1997 | 9 km SSW of La Seu d'Urgell, Spain | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 3 km NNW of Deltebre, Spain | M3.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 27 km SE of Alcocéber, Spain | M3.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2007 | 1 km ENE of Piera, Spain | M3.4 | 73 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in |
Salou has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.6").