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Cauterets, France

Full City Profile

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,080 Population 18/sq mi density
2,789 ft Elevation 850 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$23,339 median income, 7.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $580/mo rent
Cauterets experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.9 inches. The area receives 90.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Area60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates42.8892°N, 0.1141°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.9"
97% above US avg
Snowfall 90.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 34 km
May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 6 km
Sep 18, 2004 7 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.7 114 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 33 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 93 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 8 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 38 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 58 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 38 km
Sep 30, 2004 6 km NE of Huarte-Uharte, Spain M4.3 116 km
Apr 20, 2013 3 km NNE of Adiós, Spain M4.3 132 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 33 km
Feb 16, 1999 1 km N of Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, France M4.3 106 km
Feb 28, 1990 15 km NNE of Oronz, Spain M4.2 74 km
Mar 23, 2013 2 km WNW of Oltza, Spain M4.2 137 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 28 km
Sep 2, 2013 2 km SE of Mont, France M4.2 72 km
Apr 1, 1991 2 km S of Mauléon-Licharre, France M4.2 72 km
Mar 13, 2000 7 km ESE of Saint-Palais, France M4.2 81 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.4 in

Cauterets has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.4").

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