Weather & Climate in Ax-les-Thermes, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ax-les-Thermes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,385 ft (727 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7202°N, 1.8394°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
682 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 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 69 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 56 km | 8 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Tournay, France | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 60 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 6 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.1 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 131 km | 1 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 4 km NNE of Pouzac, France | M4.0 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France | M4.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 49 km | 4 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 49 km | 6 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 49 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in |
Ax-les-Thermes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 31°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.6").