Fontenilles, France

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

3,266 Population 397/sq mi density

666 ft Elevation 203 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$30,089 median income, 6.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$127,600 home value, $638/mo rent

Fontenilles 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 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	57.6°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	666 ft (203 m)
Area	8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density	397/sq mi
Coordinates	43.5535°N, 1.1914°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 1.4"

Wettest Month (May) 3.23"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 16, 2002	6 km NW of Cauterets, France	M4.8	130 km
Dec 30, 2012	1 km N of Coarraze, France	M4.8	122 km
Feb 18, 1996	3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M4.7	135 km
Aug 28, 2023	11 km W of Espot, Spain	M4.6	110 km
Feb 18, 1996	7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France	M4.6	138 km
Jan 21, 2003	5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France	M4.6	135 km
Oct 4, 1999	12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France	M4.4	87 km
May 16, 2002	6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France	M4.4	128 km
Jul 16, 2008	4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France	M4.4	134 km
Apr 1, 2010	8 km ESE of Campan, France	M4.3	99 km
Jan 6, 1996	3 km SE of Bosdarros, France	M4.3	129 km
Feb 9, 2009	2 km SSE of Asson, France	M4.2	126 km
Sep 2, 2013	2 km SE of Mont, France	M4.2	148 km
Jun 12, 1990	1 km E of Gan, France	M4.2	131 km
Dec 12, 1996	5 km WSW of Tournay, France	M4.2	93 km
May 3, 2008	6 km ESE of Campan, France	M4.1	98 km
Apr 29, 2014	6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France	M4.1	115 km
Oct 31, 1990	6 km ENE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France	M4.1	141 km
Feb 12, 1995	1 km N of Soumoulou, France	M4.1	116 km
Sep 5, 2002	3 km NE of Arudy, France	M4.1	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (189 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Olot Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	893 m (2,930 ft)	Unknown	189 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	2.3 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
April	51°F (11°C)	2.9 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	64°F (18°C)	2.6 in
July	72°F (22°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.1 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in
October	56°F (14°C)	2.4 in
November	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in
December	43°F (6°C)	2.3 in

Fontenilles has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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