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Weather & Climate in Chaudes-Aigues, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Chaudes-Aigues experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,477 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,477 ft (755 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.2 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates44.8546°N, 3.0041°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 7.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

242 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Aug 3, 2011 4 km ESE of Barjac, France M4.3 127 km 4 km
Aug 19, 2003 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.8 126 km 5 km
Feb 18, 2002 6 km NW of Creissels, France M3.7 81 km 6 km
Aug 23, 2003 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.7 123 km 10 km
Feb 1, 2008 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.6 133 km 3 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.5 125 km 2 km
Jun 27, 1991 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France M3.5 22 km 10 km
Apr 7, 1998 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France M3.4 10 km 2 km
Nov 5, 2001 2 km NW of Ambert, France M3.4 97 km 4 km
Jul 28, 1991 3 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.3 45 km 10 km
Jan 19, 1999 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France M3.3 128 km 2 km
Oct 28, 1992 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France M3.3 11 km 15 km
May 14, 1995 8 km WNW of Massiac, France M3.2 49 km 10 km
Jun 17, 1994 1 km SW of Langeac, France M3.1 46 km 5 km
May 12, 1990 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France M3.1 15 km 10 km
Apr 27, 1998 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France M3.1 46 km 2 km
Sep 3, 2003 4 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 125 km 2 km
Aug 19, 2003 3 km NW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France M3.1 124 km 2 km
Jun 29, 1991 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France M3.1 24 km 10 km
Sep 30, 1999 14 km SSE of Massiac, France M3.1 36 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chaine des Puys Lava dome(s) 1,464 m (4,803 ft) -4040 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in Wettest
November 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Chaudes-Aigues has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (2.0").

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