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Weather & Climate in Effiat, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Effiat experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,132 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0400°N, 3.2555°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
289 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 9, 2022 | 5 km SW of Villebret, France | M4.2 | 55 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 34 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 118 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 25 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 35 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 63 km | 4 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 36 km | 2 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 104 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 123 km | 15 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 37 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Effiat has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 39°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.6").