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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. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").