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Weather & Climate in Carhaix-Plouguer, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carhaix-Plouguer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2759°N, 3.5733°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
181 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 13, 1993 | 1 km WSW of Pénestin, France | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 2013 | 1 km WSW of Plescop, France | M4.5 | 85 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 5 km SE of Saint Helier, Jersey | M4.2 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 3 km W of Languidic, France | M4.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 1 km E of Languidic, France | M4.1 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Oct 11, 1995 | 1 km SSE of Querrien, France | M3.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 23 km W of Saint Helier, Jersey | M3.9 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Jul 11, 2002 | 3 km NW of Pluduno, France | M3.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2002 | 36 km WSW of Le Palais, France | M3.8 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Apr 23, 2002 | 1 km ESE of Melgven, France | M3.8 | 45 km | 6 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 6 km WSW of Groix, France | M3.8 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 3 km ESE of Brest, France | M3.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2015 | 30 km SW of Saint Helier, Jersey | M3.7 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Aug 22, 1998 | 38 km SSE of Plobannalec-Lesconil, France | M3.6 | 92 km | 19 km |
| May 14, 1994 | 0 km SE of Riec-sur-Belon, France | M3.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Le Faou, France | M3.5 | 50 km | 2 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 59 km SSW of Guilvinec, France | M3.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1995 | 6 km E of Binic, France | M3.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1999 | 1 km SE of Gouesnach, France | M3.5 | 57 km | 15 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 33 km NE of Plouézec, France | M3.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9 in |
Carhaix-Plouguer has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.9").