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Weather & Climate in Gelles, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gelles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,815 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,815 ft (858 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7695°N, 2.7631°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
312 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 | 53 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 23 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1997 | 7 km NW of Chaillac, France | M3.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 99 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 34 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 4 km WSW of Luant, France | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 22 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 97 km | 2 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 77 km | 4 km |
| Jun 16, 2005 | 7 km N of Chaillac, France | M3.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2002 | 7 km SSW of Bélâbre, France | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 93 km | 15 km |
| May 6, 2000 | 11 km ENE of Chaillac, France | M3.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 26 km | 2 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 98 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 16 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in |
Gelles has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.0").