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Weather & Climate in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, France

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

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,827 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,827 ft (1,776 m)
Area11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates42.5055°N, 2.0401°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 21.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

561 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 54 km 10 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 90 km 10 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 59 km 10 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 34 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 41 km 2 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 27 km 8 km
Oct 4, 1999 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France M4.4 126 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 62 km 5 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 138 km 33 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 31 km 5 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 109 km 1 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 134 km 10 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 20 km 4 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 57 km 6 km
Apr 17, 2023 11 km SSW of La Barthe-de-Neste, France M4.0 148 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 100 km 3 km
Jul 2, 1997 5 km W of Vielha, Spain M4.0 110 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2008 9 km SSW of Bonansa, Spain M3.9 119 km 4 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 27 km 5 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 57 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 (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 55 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
March 32°F (0°C) 3.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
May 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 5.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.5 in

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 28°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (2.5").

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