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Weather & Climate in Cahors, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cahors experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 25.0 sq mi (64.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 934/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4491°N, 1.4366°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 4 km SE of Mareuil, France | M3.4 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 4 km NNE of Portet-sur-Garonne, France | M3.3 | 99 km | 0 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Jul 3, 1991 | 4 km ESE of Vergt, France | M3.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France | M3.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France | M3.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.0 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 16 km E of Laguiole, France | M3.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jul 13, 1991 | 3 km WSW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2002 | 7 km NNE of Laissac, France | M3.0 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Sep 2, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1993 | 5 km W of Saint-Flour, France | M2.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2000 | 4 km ESE of Labastide-Rouairoux, France | M2.9 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jul 6, 2001 | 7 km S of Laguiole, France | M2.9 | 114 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 (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in |
Cahors has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 41°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (2.2").