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Weather & Climate in Cordes-sur-Ciel, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cordes-sur-Ciel 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 600 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 | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0667°N, 1.9500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 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 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 10 km S of Quillan, France | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France | M3.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 84 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2006 | 7 km WSW of Quillan, France | M3.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 11 km NNW of Estagel, France | M3.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Limoux, France | M3.5 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 17 km SW of Quillan, France | M3.5 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 10 km WNW of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 6 km SE of Quillan, France | M3.4 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Aug 15, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°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) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in |
Cordes-sur-Ciel has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").