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Weather & Climate in Sort, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sort 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. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,297 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4132°N, 1.1305°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
938 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 | 121 km | 3 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 1 km N of Coarraze, France | M4.8 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France | M4.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 110 km | 2 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.4 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France | M4.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Tournay, France | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 2 km SSE of Asson, France | M4.2 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.1 | 113 km | 11 km |
| Oct 16, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Ossun, France | M4.1 | 124 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 118 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) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in |
Sort has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 32°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.4").