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Murat, France

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3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,316 Population 296/sq mi density
2,979 ft Elevation 908 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,404 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$103,600 home value, $518/mo rent
Murat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates45.1101°N, 2.8686°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 9, 2022.

May 9, 2022 5 km SW of Villebret, France M4.2 126 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 97 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 110 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 93 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 105 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 12 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 96 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 24 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 83 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 31 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 21 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 99 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 27 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 31 km
Oct 19, 1995 5 km W of Montaigut, France M3.1 120 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 30 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 95 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 69 km
Oct 26, 1991 France M3.1 40 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 74 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Murat has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.3").

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