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Weather & Climate in Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vilafranca del Penedès enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 340 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,574/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3462°N, 1.6971°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
375 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 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain | M4.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 115 km | 8 km |
| May 23, 1995 | 35 km SSE of Torredembarra, Spain | M4.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 37 km SSE of Coma-ruga, Spain | M4.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M4.3 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain | M4.2 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 23 km | 1 km |
| Oct 1, 2013 | 30 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M4.1 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain | M4.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Oct 2, 2013 | 29 km ESE of Vinaròs, Spain | M4.0 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain | M3.9 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Jul 13, 2007 | 15 km WSW of Espot, Spain | M3.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in |
Vilafranca del Penedès has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.1").