Espalion, France

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

4,652 Population 329/sq mi density

1,115 ft Elevation 340 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$23,652 median income, 6.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$94,800 home value, $474/mo rent

Espalion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	50.3°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,115 ft (340 m)
Area	14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²)
Population Density	329/sq mi
Coordinates	44.5224°N, 2.7627°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"

24% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 3, 2011.

Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	132 km
May 25, 1994	3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France	M3.7	143 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	48 km
Jun 27, 1991	7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France	M3.5	62 km
Apr 7, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.4	43 km
Nov 5, 2001	2 km NW of Ambert, France	M3.4	138 km
Jul 28, 1991	3 km SSE of Massiac, France	M3.3	86 km
Oct 28, 1992	2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France	M3.3	51 km
May 14, 1995	8 km WNW of Massiac, France	M3.2	89 km
Jun 17, 1994	1 km SW of Langeac, France	M3.1	85 km
Oct 26, 1991	France	M3.1	26 km
Apr 27, 1998	3 km NNW of Bozouls, France	M3.1	6 km
May 12, 1990	13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France	M3.1	55 km
Aug 6, 1997	5 km ENE of Laussonne, France	M3.1	119 km
May 11, 1995	8 km SE of Fontannes, France	M3.1	116 km
Jul 30, 1995	7 km WSW of Job, France	M3.1	138 km
Jun 29, 1991	7 km SSE of Neussargues, France	M3.1	64 km
Sep 30, 1999	14 km SSE of Massiac, France	M3.1	78 km
Apr 14, 2008	6 km SW of Aydat, France	M3.0	123 km
Aug 29, 1998	5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France	M3.0	43 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (140 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chaine des Puys	Lava dome(s)	1,464 m (4,803 ft)	-4040	140 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	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.4 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
June	60°F (16°C)	2.5 in
July	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.3 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
November	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in

Espalion has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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