Castelnaudary, France

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

12,432 Population 675/sq mi density

604 ft Elevation 184 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.5 / 5.0

$21,276 median income, 13.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$105,200 home value, $526/mo rent

Castelnaudary enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	604 ft (184 m)
Area	18.4 sq mi (47.7 km²)
Population Density	675/sq mi
Coordinates	43.3181°N, 1.9534°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 10.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.23"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

554 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996	3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M4.7	72 km
Feb 18, 1996	7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M4.6	73 km
Aug 28, 2023	11 km W of Espot, Spain	M4.6	116 km
Mar 19, 1992	3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain	M4.5	125 km
Sep 21, 2004	7 km E of Camprodon, Spain	M4.5	121 km
Oct 4, 1999	12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France	M4.4	119 km
Feb 26, 2003	4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.4	115 km
Apr 1, 2010	8 km ESE of Campan, France	M4.3	142 km
Jul 22, 2008	3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain	M4.3	145 km
Dec 12, 1996	5 km WSW of Tournay, France	M4.2	145 km
Jun 1, 2004	5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain	M4.2	119 km
May 3, 2008	6 km ESE of Campan, France	M4.1	143 km
Jul 2, 1997	5 km W of Vielha, Spain	M4.0	121 km
Feb 1, 2022	7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain	M4.0	106 km
Sep 23, 2004	4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain	M4.0	110 km
May 27, 1993	4 km NNE of Pouzac, France	M4.0	148 km
Feb 3, 2004	14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain	M4.0	123 km
Apr 17, 2023	11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France	M4.0	136 km
Feb 18, 1996	6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M3.9	71 km
Feb 4, 1997	4 km WSW of Capvern, France	M3.9	139 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (136 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Olot Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	893 m (2,930 ft)	Unknown	136 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	2.6 in
March	47°F (9°C)	2.5 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.0 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	2.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.1 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.6 in
October	56°F (14°C)	2.8 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
December	43°F (6°C)	3.0 in

Castelnaudary has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.5").

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