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Weather & Climate in Alban, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alban experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,024 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,024 ft (617 m) |
| Area | 22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8880°N, 2.4612°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
231 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 18, 1996 | 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 51 km | 6 km |
| Aug 7, 1997 | 1 km E of Villemolaque, France | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 7 km WSW of Quillan, France | M3.6 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 11 km NNW of Estagel, France | M3.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 17 km SW of Quillan, France | M3.5 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Limoux, France | M3.5 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France | M3.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in |
Alban has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.5").