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Weather & Climate in Arles, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4565°N, 2.6346°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
503 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 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 23 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 38 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 1994 | 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain | M4.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 42 km | 4 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 45 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 (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Arles has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.8").