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Weather & Climate in Caraman, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caraman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 262 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 43.2 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 965 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 11.9 sq mi (30.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5299°N, 1.7577°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
571 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 18, 1996 | 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Tournay, France | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Ossun, France | M4.1 | 149 km | 28 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 6 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.1 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 130 km | 3 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 4 km NNE of Pouzac, France | M4.0 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1992 | 0 km S of Horgues, France | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 4 km WSW of Capvern, France | M3.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in |
Caraman has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.6").