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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. 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0496°N, 2.1581°W |
| 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").