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Weather & Climate in Couiza, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Couiza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9430°N, 2.2555°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
526 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 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2004 | 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain | M4.5 | 73 km | 2 km |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.4 | 71 km | 8 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain | M4.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2004 | 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain | M4.2 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain | M4.0 | 68 km | 4 km |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 5 km W of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2022 | 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain | M4.0 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Feb 3, 2004 | 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain | M4.0 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Jun 2, 2001 | 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain | M3.9 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 15 km S of Vielha, Spain | M3.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 11 km SW of Saint-Girons, France | M3.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in |
Couiza has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.5").