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Weather & Climate in Balsièges, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balsièges experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 273 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 35.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,280 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,280 ft (695 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4808°N, 3.4582°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
208 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 53 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 123 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 7 km SE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Feb 9, 1998 | 3 km E of Althen-des-Paluds, France | M3.2 | 134 km | 4 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Job, France | M3.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France | M3.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 14 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.1 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Laussonne, France | M3.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Jun 17, 1994 | 1 km SW of Langeac, France | M3.1 | 68 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Balsièges has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.6").