Montségur-sur-Lauzon, France

Full City Profile

3.2 /5.0

B Good

1,053 Population 150/sq mi density

472 ft Elevation 144 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$26,687 median income, 12.4% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$123,600 home value, $618/mo rent

Montségur-sur-Lauzon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	51.6°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	472 ft (144 m)
Area	7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²)
Population Density	150/sq mi
Coordinates	44.3610°N, 4.8547°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 8.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

573 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 6, 2025.

Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	149 km
Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	129 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	148 km
Aug 3, 2011	4 km ESE of Barjac, France	M4.3	37 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	145 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	100 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	146 km
Jan 7, 2013	7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France	M4.1	148 km
Feb 27, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	146 km
Sep 13, 1999	1 km NE of Biol, France	M4.0	134 km
Jun 22, 2014	7 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.0	146 km
Oct 3, 1997	7 km S of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.8	121 km
Jan 28, 2004	2 km ESE of Châbons, France	M3.8	128 km
Feb 18, 2002	6 km NW of Creissels, France	M3.7	150 km
Nov 6, 1997	13 km WNW of Barcelonnette, France	M3.7	130 km
Feb 28, 2004	1 km E of Biol, France	M3.7	133 km
Jan 1, 1993	7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France	M3.6	101 km
Oct 30, 1998	2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France	M3.6	115 km
Nov 24, 1994	9 km WNW of Castellane, France	M3.6	135 km
Oct 31, 1997	14 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M3.6	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2004	MARSEILLES	Meteorological	—	—	125 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	2.2 in
March	47°F (9°C)	2.5 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
June	67°F (19°C)	2.4 in
July	68°F (20°C)	1.7 in	Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
September	65°F (18°C)	4.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in

Montségur-sur-Lauzon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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