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Weather & Climate in Axat, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Axat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8041°N, 2.2348°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
540 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 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 59 km | 2 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 56 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2007 | 3 km NE of Piera, Spain | M4.1 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 52 km | 4 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 81 km | 6 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain | M3.9 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jul 13, 2007 | 15 km WSW of Espot, Spain | M3.8 | 113 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 (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Axat has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.1").