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Weather & Climate in Espalion, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Espalion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 14.1 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5224°N, 2.7627°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
173 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 | 132 km | 4 km |
| May 25, 1994 | 3 km NNE of Lézignan-Corbières, France | M3.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 6 km NW of Creissels, France | M3.7 | 48 km | 6 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 43 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 51 km | 15 km |
| May 14, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Massiac, France | M3.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1994 | 1 km SW of Langeac, France | M3.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | France | M3.1 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 3 km NNW of Bozouls, France | M3.1 | 6 km | 2 km |
| May 12, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Saint-Flour, France | M3.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Laussonne, France | M3.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1995 | 8 km SE of Fontannes, France | M3.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Job, France | M3.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1991 | 7 km SSE of Neussargues, France | M3.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1999 | 14 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.1 | 78 km | 7 km |
| Apr 14, 2008 | 6 km SW of Aydat, France | M3.0 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.0 | 43 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in |
Espalion has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (1.7").