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Weather & Climate in Bourges, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bourges enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 26.5 sq mi (68.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,562/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0833°N, 2.4000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
237 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M4.2 | 146 km | 2 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 96 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 7 km SSE of Souesmes, France | M3.8 | 37 km | 18 km |
| Oct 3, 1999 | 11 km W of Écueillé, France | M3.8 | 91 km | 2 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2007 | 5 km S of L'Île-Bouchard, France | M3.6 | 149 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 5 km NE of Chauvigny, France | M3.4 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France | M3.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 1996 | 6 km SSW of Le Blanc, France | M3.3 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 4 km E of Le Blanc, France | M3.3 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 2 km W of Vienne-en-Val, France | M3.3 | 83 km | 4 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 60 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 (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Bourges has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (2.1").