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Weather & Climate in Balsac, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balsac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Area | 30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4032°N, 2.4455°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
150 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 54 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 66 km | 2 km |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 4 km NNE of Portet-sur-Garonne, France | M3.3 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 75 km | 15 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France | M3.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France | M3.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1995 | 8 km SE of Fontannes, France | M3.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 14 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.1 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Laussonne, France | M3.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 23 km | 2 km |
| Jun 17, 1994 | 1 km SW of Langeac, France | M3.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 1991 | 4 km ESE of Vergt, France | M3.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2002 | 7 km NNE of Laissac, France | M3.0 | 33 km | 4 km |
| Jul 8, 2002 | 0 km S of Champeix, France | M3.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 5 km W of Le Bousquet-d'Orb, France | M3.0 | 94 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Balsac has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.8").