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Weather & Climate in Castres, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castres 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 600 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 | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 45.6 sq mi (118.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,036/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6053°N, 2.2409°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
356 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 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France | M3.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1997 | 1 km E of Villemolaque, France | M3.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1993 | 12 km ESE of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France | M3.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2006 | 1 km ESE of Pas de la Casa, Andorra | M3.7 | 125 km | 2 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Les, Spain | M3.7 | 148 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Castres has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.3").