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Weather & Climate in Bretenoux, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bretenoux experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 612/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9151°N, 1.8381°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
179 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 140 km | 2 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 4 km SE of Mareuil, France | M3.4 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 84 km | 2 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 92 km | 15 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 14 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.1 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France | M3.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.1 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Jul 3, 1991 | 4 km ESE of Vergt, France | M3.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 82 km | 2 km |
| Sep 3, 2003 | 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.1 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France | M3.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Bretenoux has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 40°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (2.1").