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Weather & Climate in Bourdeaux, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bourdeaux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,335 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5858°N, 5.1361°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,028 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 67 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jan 11, 1999 | 2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France | M4.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 13 km ESE of Embrun, France | M4.2 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 7 km SE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.1 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 13 km ESE of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières, France | M4.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2023 | 16 km W of Pleyne, Italy | M4.1 | 133 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 4 km ESE of Valloire, France | M4.0 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Jun 22, 2014 | 7 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.0 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 1999 | 1 km NE of Biol, France | M4.0 | 104 km | 2 km |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 5 km WSW of Pleyne, Italy | M3.9 | 144 km | 7 km |
| May 15, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Modane, France | M3.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 2 km ESE of Châbons, France | M3.8 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Dec 28, 1992 | 3 km NE of Villebois, France | M3.8 | 145 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Bourdeaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 35°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").