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Weather & Climate in Arthès, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arthès enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 262 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9559°N, 2.2080°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
213 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 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 66 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 7 km WSW of Quillan, France | M3.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1997 | 11 km NW of Ria-Sirach, France | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Limoux, France | M3.5 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 17 km SW of Quillan, France | M3.5 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France | M3.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 11 km NNW of Estagel, France | M3.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Arthès has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.5").