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Weather & Climate in Cournonterral, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cournonterral enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 514/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5589°N, 3.7200°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
425 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Barjac, France | M4.3 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 4 km NNE of Leucate, France | M3.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 9 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 8 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 1996 | 7 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1997 | 1 km E of Villemolaque, France | M3.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 85 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 7 km NE of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France | M3.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1998 | 2 km ESE of Simiane-Collongue, France | M3.6 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 8 km NW of Estagel, France | M3.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 0 km NNE of Pézilla-la-Rivière, France | M3.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Limoux, France | M3.5 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Mar 30, 1996 | 11 km NNW of Estagel, France | M3.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 9 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1996 | 5 km SSE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2004 | MARSEILLES | Meteorological | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in |
Cournonterral has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.8").