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Weather & Climate in Fontenilles, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontenilles 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 666 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5535°N, 1.1914°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
930 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 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 1 km N of Coarraze, France | M4.8 | 122 km | 2 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 11 km W of Espot, Spain | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1996 | 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 5 km NE of Louvie-Juzon, France | M4.6 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 12 km N of Bagnères-de-Luchon, France | M4.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2002 | 6 km W of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.4 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Bosdarros, France | M4.4 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 2010 | 8 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.3 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 3 km SE of Bosdarros, France | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2009 | 2 km SSE of Asson, France | M4.2 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 2 km SE of Mont, France | M4.2 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 1 km E of Gan, France | M4.2 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Dec 12, 1996 | 5 km WSW of Tournay, France | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2008 | 6 km ESE of Campan, France | M4.1 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 6 km ENE of Pierrefitte-Nestalas, France | M4.1 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 6 km ENE of Arthez-de-Béarn, France | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1995 | 1 km N of Soumoulou, France | M4.1 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 3 km NE of Arudy, France | M4.1 | 137 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Olot Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 893 m (2,930 ft) | Unknown | 189 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 |
Fontenilles 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").