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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").