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Weather & Climate in Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sant Joan de les Abadesses enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 333 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,556 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,556 ft (779 m) |
| Area | 38.2 sq mi (98.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2333°N, 2.2852°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
525 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 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 16 km | 2 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 9 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 6 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain | M4.2 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 87 km | 1 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain | M4.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 16 km | 4 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 81 km | 6 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 31 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain | M3.9 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 71 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 (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°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 |
Sant Joan de les Abadesses has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°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").