Weather & Climate in Gerzat, France
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gerzat 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 1,073 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 | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,643/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8258°N, 3.1447°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
291 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 | 62 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.8 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 1 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Aigurande, France | M3.6 | 120 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2008 | 8 km ENE of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.6 | 30 km | 3 km |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 3 km NNW of Saint-Georges-de-Mons, France | M3.5 | 30 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 7 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 0 km NE of Le Pêchereau, France | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 7 km WNW of Saint-Flour, France | M3.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 1 km W of Saint-Romain-en-Gal, France | M3.4 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 6 km NW of Beaujeu, France | M3.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Ambert, France | M3.4 | 53 km | 4 km |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 5 km ESE of Pierrefort, France | M3.4 | 105 km | 2 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, France | M3.3 | 33 km | 2 km |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 8 km NNE of Bussière-Dunoise, France | M3.3 | 119 km | 21 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Châteaumeillant, France | M3.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 2 km NE of Neuvéglise, France | M3.3 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 3 km SSE of Massiac, France | M3.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Saint-Agnant-de-Versillat, France | M3.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 5 km NW of Bonnat, France | M3.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chaine des Puys (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chaine des Puys | Lava dome(s) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | -4040 | 15 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in |
Gerzat has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 38°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (1.4").