Caunes-Minervois, France

Occitanie · France

Caunes-Minervois is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,554. Elevation: 650 ft (198 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,554 Population 145/sq mi density
650 ft Elevation 198 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone

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About Caunes-Minervois

Caunes-Minervois

Caunes-Minervois is a small medieval town and commune in the Aude department in the Occitanie region in southern France. It is known particularly for its ancient Abbey, dating from the eighth century, and the outstanding red marble that has been quarried locally from Roman times. The name may derive from the ancient local Occitan word for cave, "cauna", of which there are a number in the immediate area.

People

Population1,554
Density145/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Population1,554
Population Density145 / sq mi
Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Coordinates43.3277°, 2.5268°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceOccitanie
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,382 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.3 inches (54 cm)

About Caunes-Minervois

Caunes-Minervois is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,554. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

Caunes-Minervois experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below France avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates43.3277°N, 2.5268°E
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above France avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2022.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 56 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 54 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 114 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 129 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 117 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 139 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 120 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 114 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 135 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 55 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 127 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 60 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 53 km
Feb 19, 1996 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 52 km
Jul 18, 2004 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France M3.8 129 km
Feb 20, 1996 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 52 km
Dec 16, 1996 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.8 51 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 68 km
May 25, 1994 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France M3.7 22 km
Oct 8, 1993 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France M3.7 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Caunes-Minervois has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Caunes-Minervois

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle - - - -
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Radio Stations near Caunes-Minervois

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100% Radio Carcassonne hot adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Caunes-Minervois

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbaye de Lagrasse
Châteaux de Lastours
Écomusée « Marbre & Terroir »
La Maison de l'Abeille
Le Militarial Musée Mémorial pour la Paix
Le Musée de l'École
Maison du bois et du jouet
Maison du Patrimoine
Musée archéologique
Musée de l'inquisition
Musée de la laine
Musée de la laine
Musée de Préhistoire Régionale
Musée Départemental du Textile
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée du Catharisme de Mazamet
Musée du Château
Musée Français de la Spéléologie
Musée Jean Nicloux
SPI-K-TRI

Libraries in Caunes-Minervois

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque Départementale de l'Aude0.0
Bibliothèque mincipale Joseph Euzet0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque d'Azillanet0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Aile0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'Arts0.0
Médiathèque Grain d'sel0.0
Médiathèque Le Trait d'Union0.0
Médiathèque Léon Cordes0.0
Médiathèque Milcom0.0

Farmers Markets in Caunes-Minervois

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halle
La Halle
Marché couvert
Marché de plein vent
Place Carnot
Place de la Halle

Hotels in Caunes-Minervois

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

d'Alibert

Theatres in Caunes-Minervois

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les Ateliers Sauvages

Castles in Caunes-Minervois

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Château

Gas Stations in Caunes-Minervois

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bourrel

Breweries in Caunes-Minervois

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Lagrasse

Stadiums & Teams in Caunes-Minervois

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Caunes-Minervois

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Puyvalador 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ancienne Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mijanès - Donezan 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ascou 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Camurac 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Caunes-Minervois

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albi Le Sequestre airportLBIMedium Airport
Carcassonne Salvaza AirportCCFMedium Airport
Castres Mazamet AirportDCMMedium Airport
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPGFMedium Airport
Aérodrome de Castelnaudary-Villeneuve-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Gaillac - Lisle-sur-Tarn-Small Airport
Aérodrome de Graulhet-Montdragon-Small Airport
Aérodrome de la Montagne Noire-Small Airport
Air Galamus Airfield-Small Airport
Albi Castelvert Airfield-Small Airport
Altiport du Col de la Marrano-Small Airport
Altisurface de Coste Del Palm-Small Airport
Altisurface du Clos de Legua-Small Airport
Argeliers Airfield-Small Airport
Baraigne Airfield-Small Airport
Beaugaillard Airfield-Small Airport
Bédarieux La Tour Airfield-Small Airport
Canterrane Airfield-Small Airport
Corneilla-la-Rivière Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Fleury d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
L'Isle sur Tarn Airfield-Small Airport
La Ramière Airfield-Small Airport
Le Reuilh Airfield-Small Airport
Lézignan-Corbières Airfield-Small Airport
Limbardier Airfield-Small Airport
Llupia Airfield-Small Airport
Millau-Larzac Airfield-Small Airport
Mont Llaret Roc d'Aude Airfield-Small Airport
Montescot Airfield-Small Airport
Narbonne Airfield-Small Airport
Nébias Airfield-Small Airport
Puichéric Airfield-Small Airport
Puisserguier Airfield-Small Airport
Puivert Airfield-Small Airport
Régat Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Revel Montgey Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Affrique les Montagnes Airfield-Small Airport
Saint Félix Lauragais Airfield-Small Airport
Saint-Affrique-Belmont Airfield-Small Airport
Sauvian Airfield-Small Airport
St Laurent de la Salanque Airbase-Small Airport
Torreilles Airfield-Small Airport
Troye d'Ariège ULM-Small Airport
Ulm Saint Couat Airfield-Small Airport
Ulmodrome de Limoux-Small Airport

Post Offices in Caunes-Minervois

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Caunes Minervois

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caunes-Minervois

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Saint-Jean
Chapelle Saint-Roch
Église Notre-Dame du Cros
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul
Église Sainte-Madeleine
Saint-Alexandre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caunes-Minervois

What is the population of Caunes-Minervois?

Caunes-Minervois has a population of 1,554 residents and is located in France. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caunes-Minervois?

Caunes-Minervois has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches, with 21.3 inches of snow.

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