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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4132°N, 1.1305°E |
| 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").