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Weather & Climate in Cestas, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cestas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 277 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 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 38.4 sq mi (99.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7447°N, 0.6819°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 18, 2005 | 1 km SSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 5 km NNE of Montendre, France | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 10 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 9 km WSW of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2010 | 9 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M4.2 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 2 km SE of Mont, France | M4.2 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 10 km S of Hagetmau, France | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 1997 | 8 km SE of Amou, France | M4.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 6 km ENE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2000 | 5 km SW of Mareuil, France | M4.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 4 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France | M4.0 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 2 km NW of Artix, France | M4.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 3 km E of Arthez-de-Béarn, France | M3.9 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Jan 17, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Arthez-de-Béarn, France | M3.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1996 | 7 km N of Arthez-de-Béarn, France | M3.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 5 km SSW of Aigre, France | M3.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 6 km WSW of Châtelaillon-Plage, France | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1996 | 5 km NNE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France | M3.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 1 km NE of Lagor, France | M3.8 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 7 km W of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France | M3.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in |
Cestas has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 44°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.9").