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Weather & Climate in Fonsorbes, France

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Fonsorbes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 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 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density942/sq mi
Coordinates43.5390°N, 1.2288°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

910 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

May 16, 2002 6 km NW of Cauterets, France M4.8 132 km 3 km
Dec 30, 2012 1 km N of Coarraze, France M4.8 125 km 2 km
Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 132 km 10 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 109 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2003 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France M4.6 137 km 5 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 134 km 10 km
May 16, 2002 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.4 130 km 4 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 87 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2008 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France M4.4 136 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2010 8 km ESE of Campan, France M4.3 100 km 15 km
Jan 6, 1996 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France M4.3 132 km 10 km
Jun 12, 1990 1 km E of Gan, France M4.2 134 km 12 km
Dec 12, 1996 5 km WSW of Tournay, France M4.2 95 km 10 km
Feb 9, 2009 2 km SSE of Asson, France M4.2 128 km 3 km
Jan 5, 2013 5 km SW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France M4.1 128 km 2 km
Feb 12, 1995 1 km N of Soumoulou, France M4.1 118 km 5 km
Oct 3, 1996 2 km WNW of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, France M4.1 124 km 10 km
Oct 31, 1990 6 km ENE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France M4.1 144 km 10 km
Apr 29, 2014 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France M4.1 117 km 11 km
Oct 16, 1990 4 km SSE of Ossun, France M4.1 109 km 28 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in

Fonsorbes has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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