Weather & Climate in Carmaux, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carmaux enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,805/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0496°N, 2.1581°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
192 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 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 68 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 7 km WSW of Quillan, France | M3.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 17 km SW of Quillan, France | M3.5 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Limoux, France | M3.5 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 11 km NNW of Estagel, France | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 6 km SE of Quillan, France | M3.4 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Mar 4, 1996 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in |
Carmaux has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").